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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.49, 367.84 and 99.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.49, 367.84 and 99.16 is: 148.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.49 : 367.84 = 99.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.49/367.84 = 99.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.49x = 367.84 × 99.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.49x = 36,475.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,475.01/245.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.58

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