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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.01, 244.42 and 71.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.01, 244.42 and 71.66 is: 107.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.01 : 244.42 = 71.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.01/244.42 = 71.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.01x = 244.42 × 71.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.01x = 17,513.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,513.74/163.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.44

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