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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.63, 243.84 and 66.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.63, 243.84 and 66.45 is: 99.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.63 : 243.84 = 66.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.63/243.84 = 66.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.63x = 243.84 × 66.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.63x = 16,203.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,203.17/162.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.63

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