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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.12, 244.54 and 71.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.12, 244.54 and 71.70 is: 107.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.12 : 244.54 = 71.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.12/244.54 = 71.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.12x = 244.54 × 71.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.12x = 17,533.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,533.52/163.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.49

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