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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.81, 245.65 and 66.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.81, 245.65 and 66.31 is: 99.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.81 : 245.65 = 66.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.81/245.65 = 66.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.81x = 245.65 × 66.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.81x = 16,289.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,289.05/163.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.44

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