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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.79, 247.28 and 99.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.79, 247.28 and 99.63 is: 149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.79 : 247.28 = 99.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.79/247.28 = 99.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.79x = 247.28 × 99.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.79x = 24,636.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,636.01/164.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.50

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