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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.91, 244.15 and 66.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.91, 244.15 and 66.61 is: 99.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.91 : 244.15 = 66.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.91/244.15 = 66.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.91x = 244.15 × 66.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.91x = 16,262.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,262.83/162.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.83

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