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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.48, 246.74 and 99.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.48, 246.74 and 99.54 is: 149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.48 : 246.74 = 99.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.48/246.74 = 99.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.48x = 246.74 × 99.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.48x = 24,560.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,560.50/164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.32

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