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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.77, 245.53 and 66.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.77, 245.53 and 66.27 is: 99.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.77 : 245.53 = 66.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.77/245.53 = 66.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.77x = 245.53 × 66.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.77x = 16,270.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,270.90/163.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.35

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