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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.91, 244.35 and 71.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.91, 244.35 and 71.54 is: 107.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.91 : 244.35 = 71.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.91/244.35 = 71.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.91x = 244.35 × 71.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.91x = 17,480.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,480.49/162.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.30

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