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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.93, 244.19 and 71.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.93, 244.19 and 71.51 is: 107.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.93 : 244.19 = 71.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.93/244.19 = 71.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.93x = 244.19 × 71.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.93x = 17,460.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,460.45/162.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.17

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