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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.80, 244.80 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.80, 244.80 and 147.60 is: 220.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.80 : 244.80 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.80/244.80 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.80x = 244.80 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.80x = 36,132.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,132.48/163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.59

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