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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.64, 245.85 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.64, 245.85 and 147.54 is: 220.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.64 : 245.85 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.64/245.85 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.64x = 245.85 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.64x = 36,272.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,272.71/164.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.32

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