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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.85, 245.87 and 66.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.85, 245.87 and 66.39 is: 99.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.85 : 245.87 = 66.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.85/245.87 = 66.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.85x = 245.87 × 66.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.85x = 16,322.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,322.98/163.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.62

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