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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.19, 244.61 and 71.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.19, 244.61 and 71.95 is: 107.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.19 : 244.61 = 71.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.19/244.61 = 71.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.19x = 244.61 × 71.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.19x = 17,599.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,599.58/163.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.85

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