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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.87, 246.96 and 147.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.87, 246.96 and 147.64 is: 222.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.87 : 246.96 = 147.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.87/246.96 = 147.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.87x = 246.96 × 147.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.87x = 36,461.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,461.17/163.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.50

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