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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.17, 244.63 and 65.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.17, 244.63 and 65.59 is: 98.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.17 : 244.63 = 65.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.17/244.63 = 65.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.17x = 244.63 × 65.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.17x = 16,045.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,045.28/163.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.33

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