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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.17, 244.73 and 71.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.17, 244.73 and 71.79 is: 107.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.17 : 244.73 = 71.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.17/244.73 = 71.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.17x = 244.73 × 71.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.17x = 17,568.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,568.81/163.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.67

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