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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.70, 247.31 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.70, 247.31 and 146.48 is: 219.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.70 : 247.31 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.70/247.31 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.70x = 247.31 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.70x = 36,224.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,224.00/164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.94

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