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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.67, 247.04 and 99.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.67, 247.04 and 99.72 is: 149.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.67 : 247.04 = 99.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.67/247.04 = 99.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.67x = 247.04 × 99.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.67x = 24,635.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,635.26/164.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.60

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