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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.03, 245.84 and 146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.03, 245.84 and 146.61 is: 219.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.03 : 245.84 = 146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.03/245.84 = 146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.03x = 245.84 × 146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.03x = 36,041.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,041.87/164.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.73

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