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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.57, 246.25 and 99.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.57, 246.25 and 99.60 is: 149.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.57 : 246.25 = 99.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.57/246.25 = 99.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.57x = 246.25 × 99.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.57x = 24,526.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,526.50/164.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.03

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