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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.27, 245.80 and 99.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.27, 245.80 and 99.30 is: 148.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.27 : 245.80 = 99.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.27/245.80 = 99.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.27x = 245.80 × 99.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.27x = 24,407.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,407.94/164.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.58

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