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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.69, 244.04 and 66.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.69, 244.04 and 66.50 is: 99.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.69 : 244.04 = 66.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.69/244.04 = 66.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.69x = 244.04 × 66.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.69x = 16,228.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,228.66/162.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.75

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