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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.83, 244.13 and 71.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.83, 244.13 and 71.48 is: 107.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.83 : 244.13 = 71.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.83/244.13 = 71.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.83x = 244.13 × 71.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.83x = 17,448.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,448.83/162.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.16

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