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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.54, 246.84 and 146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.54, 246.84 and 146.60 is: 219.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.54 : 246.84 = 146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.54/246.84 = 146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.54x = 246.84 × 146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.54x = 36,186.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,186.74/164.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.93

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