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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.78, 245.57 and 66.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.78, 245.57 and 66.32 is: 99.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.78 : 245.57 = 66.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.78/245.57 = 66.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.78x = 245.57 × 66.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.78x = 16,285.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,285.87/163.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.44

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