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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.97, 246.24 and 146.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.97, 246.24 and 146.33 is: 219.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.97 : 246.24 = 146.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.97/246.24 = 146.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.97x = 246.24 × 146.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.97x = 36,031.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,031.07/163.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.75

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