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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.10, 244.67 and 71.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.10, 244.67 and 71.79 is: 107.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.10 : 244.67 = 71.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.10/244.67 = 71.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.10x = 244.67 × 71.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.10x = 17,564.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,564.50/163.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.69

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