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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.99, 247.40 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.99, 247.40 and 96.54 is: 144.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.99 : 247.40 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.99/247.40 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.99x = 247.40 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.99x = 23,882.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,882.95/164.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.75

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