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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.78, 244.21 and 71.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.78, 244.21 and 71.49 is: 107.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.78 : 244.21 = 71.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.78/244.21 = 71.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.78x = 244.21 × 71.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.78x = 17,458.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,458.22/162.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.25

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