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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.14, 244.72 and 71.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.14, 244.72 and 71.82 is: 107.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.14 : 244.72 = 71.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.14/244.72 = 71.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.14x = 244.72 × 71.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.14x = 17,575.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,575.61/163.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.73

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