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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.96, 246.28 and 99.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.96, 246.28 and 99.10 is: 148.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.96 : 246.28 = 99.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.96/246.28 = 99.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.96x = 246.28 × 99.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.96x = 24,406.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,406.35/163.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.86

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