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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.56, 247.11 and 148.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.56, 247.11 and 148.90 is: 223.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.56 : 247.11 = 148.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.56/247.11 = 148.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.56x = 247.11 × 148.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.56x = 36,794.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,794.68/164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.59

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