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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.99, 244.32 and 71.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.99, 244.32 and 71.66 is: 107.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.99 : 244.32 = 71.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.99/244.32 = 71.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.99x = 244.32 × 71.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.99x = 17,507.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,507.97/162.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.42

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