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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.76, 246.78 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.76, 246.78 and 146.94 is: 220.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.76 : 246.78 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.76/246.78 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.76x = 246.78 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.76x = 36,261.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,261.85/164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.09

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