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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.91, 244.45 and 71.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.91, 244.45 and 71.60 is: 107.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.91 : 244.45 = 71.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.91/244.45 = 71.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.91x = 244.45 × 71.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.91x = 17,502.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,502.20/162.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.43

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