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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.49, 245.60 and 99.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.49, 245.60 and 99.41 is: 149.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.49 : 245.60 = 99.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.49/245.60 = 99.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.49x = 245.60 × 99.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.49x = 24,414.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,414.60/163.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.33

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