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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.74, 244.18 and 71.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.74, 244.18 and 71.42 is: 107.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.74 : 244.18 = 71.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.74/244.18 = 71.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.74x = 244.18 × 71.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.74x = 17,439.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,439.34/162.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.16

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