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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.16, 244.70 and 65.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.16, 244.70 and 65.67 is: 98.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.16 : 244.70 = 65.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.16/244.70 = 65.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.16x = 244.70 × 65.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.16x = 16,068.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,068.39/163.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.49

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