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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.46, 245.40 and 148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.46, 245.40 and 148.26 is: 221.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.46 : 245.40 = 148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.46/245.40 = 148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.46x = 245.40 × 148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.46x = 36,383.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,383.00/164.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.23

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