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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.10, 244.78 and 71.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.10, 244.78 and 71.86 is: 107.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.10 : 244.78 = 71.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.10/244.78 = 71.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.10x = 244.78 × 71.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.10x = 17,589.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,589.89/163.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.85

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