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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.12, 244.70 and 71.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.12, 244.70 and 71.80 is: 107.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.12 : 244.70 = 71.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.12/244.70 = 71.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.12x = 244.70 × 71.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.12x = 17,569.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,569.46/163.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.71

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