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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.99, 245.97 and 66.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.99, 245.97 and 66.51 is: 99.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.99 : 245.97 = 66.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.99/245.97 = 66.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.99x = 245.97 × 66.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.99x = 16,359.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,359.46/163.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.76

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