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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.33, 245.23 and 146.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.33, 245.23 and 146.15 is: 218.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.33 : 245.23 = 146.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.33/245.23 = 146.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.33x = 245.23 × 146.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.33x = 35,839.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,839.63/164.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.10

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