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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.55, 245.26 and 66.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.55, 245.26 and 66.02 is: 99.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.55 : 245.26 = 66.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.55/245.26 = 66.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.55x = 245.26 × 66.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.55x = 16,190.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,190.92/163.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.00

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