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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.66, 245.45 and 66.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.66, 245.45 and 66.17 is: 99.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.66 : 245.45 = 66.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.66/245.45 = 66.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.66x = 245.45 × 66.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.66x = 16,240.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,240.36/163.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.23

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