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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.19, 246.21 and 99.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.19, 246.21 and 99.18 is: 148.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.19 : 246.21 = 99.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.19/246.21 = 99.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.19x = 246.21 × 99.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.19x = 24,419.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,419.11/164.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.72

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