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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.73, 245.48 and 66.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.73, 245.48 and 66.22 is: 99.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.73 : 245.48 = 66.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.73/245.48 = 66.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.73x = 245.48 × 66.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.73x = 16,255.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,255.69/163.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.28

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