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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.22, 244.85 and 71.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.22, 244.85 and 71.96 is: 107.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.22 : 244.85 = 71.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.22/244.85 = 71.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.22x = 244.85 × 71.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.22x = 17,617.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,617.82/163.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.94

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