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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.98, 246.09 and 99.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.98, 246.09 and 99.15 is: 148.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.98 : 246.09 = 99.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.98/246.09 = 99.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.98x = 246.09 × 99.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.98x = 24,399.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,399.82/163.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.80

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