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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.88, 245.55 and 146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.88, 245.55 and 146.66 is: 219.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.88 : 245.55 = 146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.88/245.55 = 146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.88x = 245.55 × 146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.88x = 36,011.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,011.14/163.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.75

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