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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.98, 247.50 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.98, 247.50 and 96.50 is: 144.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.98 : 247.50 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.98/247.50 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.98x = 247.50 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.98x = 23,883.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,883.75/164.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.77

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