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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.40, 245.18 and 65.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.40, 245.18 and 65.90 is: 98.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.40 : 245.18 = 65.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.40/245.18 = 65.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.40x = 245.18 × 65.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.40x = 16,156.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,156.05/163.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.88

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