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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.76, 246.54 and 99.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.76, 246.54 and 99.52 is: 148.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.76 : 246.54 = 99.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.76/246.54 = 99.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.76x = 246.54 × 99.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.76x = 24,535.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,535.16/164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.91

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