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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.14, 244.69 and 146.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.14, 244.69 and 146.10 is: 219.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.14 : 244.69 = 146.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.14/244.69 = 146.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.14x = 244.69 × 146.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.14x = 35,749.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,749.21/163.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.13

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