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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.90, 244.35 and 71.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.90, 244.35 and 71.61 is: 107.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.90 : 244.35 = 71.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.90/244.35 = 71.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.90x = 244.35 × 71.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.90x = 17,497.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,497.90/162.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.42

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