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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.11, 244.65 and 65.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.11, 244.65 and 65.66 is: 98.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.11 : 244.65 = 65.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.11/244.65 = 65.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.11x = 244.65 × 65.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.11x = 16,064.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,064.25/163.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.49

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