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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.89, 245.78 and 66.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.89, 245.78 and 66.37 is: 99.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.89 : 245.78 = 66.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.89/245.78 = 66.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.89x = 245.78 × 66.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.89x = 16,311.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,311.65/163.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.53

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