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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.94, 246.15 and 146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.94, 246.15 and 146.66 is: 220.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.94 : 246.15 = 146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.94/246.15 = 146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.94x = 246.15 × 146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.94x = 36,100.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,100.36/163.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.20

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