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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.68, 246.82 and 148.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.68, 246.82 and 148.36 is: 222.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.68 : 246.82 = 148.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.68/246.82 = 148.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.68x = 246.82 × 148.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.68x = 36,618.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,618.22/164.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.36

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