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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.91, 244.37 and 66.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.91, 244.37 and 66.66 is: 99.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.91 : 244.37 = 66.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.91/244.37 = 66.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.91x = 244.37 × 66.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.91x = 16,288.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,288.58/162.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.98

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