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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.93, 244.48 and 71.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.93, 244.48 and 71.63 is: 107.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.93 : 244.48 = 71.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.93/244.48 = 71.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.93x = 244.48 × 71.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.93x = 17,512.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,512.10/162.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.48

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