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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.28, 244.94 and 146.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.28, 244.94 and 146.27 is: 219.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.28 : 244.94 = 146.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.28/244.94 = 146.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.28x = 244.94 × 146.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.28x = 35,827.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,827.25/163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.42

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