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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.73, 244.14 and 66.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.73, 244.14 and 66.54 is: 99.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.73 : 244.14 = 66.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.73/244.14 = 66.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.73x = 244.14 × 66.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.73x = 16,245.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,245.08/162.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.83

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