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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.64, 246.84 and 99.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.64, 246.84 and 99.65 is: 149.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.64 : 246.84 = 99.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.64/246.84 = 99.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.64x = 246.84 × 99.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.64x = 24,598.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,598.51/164.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.41

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