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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.03, 245.99 and 59.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.03, 245.99 and 59.88 is: 89.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.03 : 245.99 = 59.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.03/245.99 = 59.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.03x = 245.99 × 59.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.03x = 14,729.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,729.58/164.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.80

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