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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163, 244.61 and 66.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163, 244.61 and 66.81 is: 100.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163 : 244.61 = 66.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163/244.61 = 66.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163x = 244.61 × 66.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163x = 16,342.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,342.39/163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.26

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