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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.70, 244.06 and 71.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.70, 244.06 and 71.28 is: 106.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.70 : 244.06 = 71.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.70/244.06 = 71.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.70x = 244.06 × 71.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.70x = 17,396.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,396.42/162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.92

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