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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.68, 244.85 and 146.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.68, 244.85 and 146.39 is: 218.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.68 : 244.85 = 146.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.68/244.85 = 146.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.68x = 244.85 × 146.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.68x = 35,844.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,844.57/163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.99

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