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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.20, 246.24 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.20, 246.24 and 146.40 is: 220.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.20 : 246.24 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.20/246.24 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.20x = 246.24 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.20x = 36,049.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,049.54/163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.89

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