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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.10, 244.74 and 65.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.10, 244.74 and 65.62 is: 98.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.10 : 244.74 = 65.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.10/244.74 = 65.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.10x = 244.74 × 65.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.10x = 16,058.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,058.87/163.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.46

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