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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.08, 244.72 and 71.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.08, 244.72 and 71.78 is: 107.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.08 : 244.72 = 71.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.08/244.72 = 71.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.08x = 244.72 × 71.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.08x = 17,566.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,566.00/163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.71

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