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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.82, 245.73 and 99.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.82, 245.73 and 99.74 is: 149.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.82 : 245.73 = 99.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.82/245.73 = 99.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.82x = 245.73 × 99.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.82x = 24,510.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,510.10/163.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.61

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