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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.42, 246.27 and 148.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.42, 246.27 and 148.46 is: 222.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.42 : 246.27 = 148.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.42/246.27 = 148.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.42x = 246.27 × 148.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.42x = 36,561.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,561.24/164.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.36

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