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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.68, 246.20 and 148.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.68, 246.20 and 148.65 is: 223.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.68 : 246.20 = 148.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.68/246.20 = 148.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.68x = 246.20 × 148.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.68x = 36,596.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,596.89/163.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.59

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