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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.13, 244.60 and 71.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.13, 244.60 and 71.73 is: 107.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.13 : 244.60 = 71.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.13/244.60 = 71.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.13x = 244.60 × 71.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.13x = 17,544.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,544.98/163.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.56

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