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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163, 244.56 and 66.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163, 244.56 and 66.82 is: 100.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163 : 244.56 = 66.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163/244.56 = 66.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163x = 244.56 × 66.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163x = 16,341.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,341.50/163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.25

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