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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.20, 246.78 and 146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.20, 246.78 and 146.44 is: 220.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.20 : 246.78 = 146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.20/246.78 = 146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.20x = 246.78 × 146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.20x = 36,138.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,138.46/164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.09

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