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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.76, 247.14 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.76, 247.14 and 148.56 is: 222.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.76 : 247.14 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.76/247.14 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.76x = 247.14 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.76x = 36,715.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,715.12/164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.84

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