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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.34, 244.99 and 65.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.34, 244.99 and 65.79 is: 98.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.34 : 244.99 = 65.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.34/244.99 = 65.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.34x = 244.99 × 65.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.34x = 16,117.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,117.89/163.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.68

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