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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.93, 244.41 and 66.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.93, 244.41 and 66.75 is: 100.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.93 : 244.41 = 66.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.93/244.41 = 66.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.93x = 244.41 × 66.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.93x = 16,314.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,314.37/162.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.13

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