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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.88, 244.35 and 71.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.88, 244.35 and 71.62 is: 107.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.88 : 244.35 = 71.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.88/244.35 = 71.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.88x = 244.35 × 71.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.88x = 17,499.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,499.74/162.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.44

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