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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.28, 245.10 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.28, 245.10 and 146.04 is: 217.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.28 : 245.10 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.28/245.10 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.28x = 245.10 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.28x = 35,794.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,794.40/164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.89

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