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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.73, 298.99 and 164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.73, 298.99 and 164.72 is: 246.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.73 : 298.99 = 164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.73/298.99 = 164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.73x = 298.99 × 164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.73x = 49,248.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,248.90/199.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.57

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