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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.59, 245.66 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.59, 245.66 and 146.26 is: 219.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.59 : 245.66 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.59/245.66 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.59x = 245.66 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.59x = 35,930.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,930.23/163.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.64

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