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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.77, 243.95 and 71.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.77, 243.95 and 71.33 is: 106.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.77 : 243.95 = 71.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.77/243.95 = 71.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.77x = 243.95 × 71.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.77x = 17,399.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,399.38/162.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.90

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