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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.88, 245.83 and 146.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.88, 245.83 and 146.85 is: 220.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.88 : 245.83 = 146.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.88/245.83 = 146.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.88x = 245.83 × 146.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.88x = 36,100.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,100.14/163.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.28

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