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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.80, 244.27 and 71.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.80, 244.27 and 71.52 is: 107.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.80 : 244.27 = 71.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.80/244.27 = 71.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.80x = 244.27 × 71.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.80x = 17,470.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,470.74/162.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.31

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