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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.28, 244.82 and 65.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.28, 244.82 and 65.82 is: 98.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.28 : 244.82 = 65.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.28/244.82 = 65.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.28x = 244.82 × 65.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.28x = 16,113.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,113.72/163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.69

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