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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.64, 243.64 and 146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.64, 243.64 and 146.96 is: 220.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.64 : 243.64 = 146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.64/243.64 = 146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.64x = 243.64 × 146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.64x = 35,805.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,805.33/162.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.15

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