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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.86, 246.98 and 99.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.86, 246.98 and 99.88 is: 149.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.86 : 246.98 = 99.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.86/246.98 = 99.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.86x = 246.98 × 99.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.86x = 24,667.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,667.86/164.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.63

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