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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.26, 245.94 and 148.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.26, 245.94 and 148.57 is: 222.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.26 : 245.94 = 148.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.26/245.94 = 148.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.26x = 245.94 × 148.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.26x = 36,538.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,538.13/164.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.44

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