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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.17, 245.78 and 147.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.17, 245.78 and 147.77 is: 221.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.17 : 245.78 = 147.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.17/245.78 = 147.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.17x = 245.78 × 147.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.17x = 36,316.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,316.94/164.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.22

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