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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.26, 245.70 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.26, 245.70 and 148.32 is: 223.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.26 : 245.70 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.26/245.70 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.26x = 245.70 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.26x = 36,442.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,442.22/163.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.22

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