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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.87, 244.35 and 71.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.87, 244.35 and 71.58 is: 107.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.87 : 244.35 = 71.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.87/244.35 = 71.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.87x = 244.35 × 71.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.87x = 17,490.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,490.57/162.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.39

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