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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.84, 247.02 and 99.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.84, 247.02 and 99.62 is: 149.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.84 : 247.02 = 99.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.84/247.02 = 99.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.84x = 247.02 × 99.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.84x = 24,608.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,608.13/164.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.28

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