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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.56, 246.46 and 146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.56, 246.46 and 146.32 is: 219.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.56 : 246.46 = 146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.56/246.46 = 146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.56x = 246.46 × 146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.56x = 36,062.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,062.03/164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.14

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