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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.15, 244.79 and 71.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.15, 244.79 and 71.98 is: 108.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.15 : 244.79 = 71.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.15/244.79 = 71.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.15x = 244.79 × 71.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.15x = 17,619.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,619.62/163.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.00

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