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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.24, 244.86 and 65.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.24, 244.86 and 65.75 is: 98.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.24 : 244.86 = 65.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.24/244.86 = 65.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.24x = 244.86 × 65.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.24x = 16,098.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,098.93/163.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.62

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