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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.94, 245.78 and 66.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.94, 245.78 and 66.34 is: 99.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.94 : 245.78 = 66.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.94/245.78 = 66.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.94x = 245.78 × 66.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.94x = 16,304.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,304.26/163.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.45

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