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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.76, 245.52 and 99.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.76, 245.52 and 99.44 is: 149.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.76 : 245.52 = 99.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.76/245.52 = 99.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.76x = 245.52 × 99.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.76x = 24,414.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,414.51/163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.09

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