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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.52, 245 and 147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.52, 245 and 147.26 is: 220.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.52 : 245 = 147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.52/245 = 147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.52x = 245 × 147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.52x = 36,078.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,078.70/163.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.64

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