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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.14, 244.66 and 71.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.14, 244.66 and 71.82 is: 107.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.14 : 244.66 = 71.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.14/244.66 = 71.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.14x = 244.66 × 71.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.14x = 17,571.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,571.48/163.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.71

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