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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.72, 244.11 and 71.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.72, 244.11 and 71.41 is: 107.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.72 : 244.11 = 71.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.72/244.11 = 71.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.72x = 244.11 × 71.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.72x = 17,431.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,431.90/162.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.13

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