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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.68, 245.43 and 71.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.68, 245.43 and 71.07 is: 106.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.68 : 245.43 = 71.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.68/245.43 = 71.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.68x = 245.43 × 71.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.68x = 17,442.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,442.71/163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.57

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