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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.96, 245.98 and 66.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.96, 245.98 and 66.48 is: 99.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.96 : 245.98 = 66.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.96/245.98 = 66.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.96x = 245.98 × 66.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.96x = 16,352.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,352.75/163.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.74

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