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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.53, 245.43 and 66.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.53, 245.43 and 66.11 is: 99.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.53 : 245.43 = 66.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.53/245.43 = 66.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.53x = 245.43 × 66.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.53x = 16,224.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,224.15/163.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.21

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