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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.96, 246.02 and 98.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.96, 246.02 and 98.97 is: 148.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.96 : 246.02 = 98.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.96/246.02 = 98.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.96x = 246.02 × 98.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.96x = 24,348.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,348.60/163.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.50

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