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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.55, 245.60 and 99.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.55, 245.60 and 99.83 is: 149.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.55 : 245.60 = 99.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.55/245.60 = 99.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.55x = 245.60 × 99.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.55x = 24,518.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,518.74/163.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.91

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