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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.39, 245.22 and 65.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.39, 245.22 and 65.98 is: 99.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.39 : 245.22 = 65.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.39/245.22 = 65.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.39x = 245.22 × 65.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.39x = 16,179.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,179.62/163.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.02

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