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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.70, 245.61 and 66.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.70, 245.61 and 66.21 is: 99.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.70 : 245.61 = 66.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.70/245.61 = 66.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.70x = 245.61 × 66.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.70x = 16,261.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,261.84/163.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.34

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