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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.79, 244.22 and 66.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.79, 244.22 and 66.61 is: 99.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.79 : 244.22 = 66.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.79/244.22 = 66.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.79x = 244.22 × 66.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.79x = 16,267.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,267.49/162.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.93

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