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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.80, 245.37 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.80, 245.37 and 146.76 is: 219.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.80 : 245.37 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.80/245.37 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.80x = 245.37 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.80x = 36,010.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,010.50/163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.84

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