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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.79, 244.28 and 66.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.79, 244.28 and 66.67 is: 100.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.79 : 244.28 = 66.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.79/244.28 = 66.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.79x = 244.28 × 66.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.79x = 16,285.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,285.81/162.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.04

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