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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.82, 246.54 and 146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.82, 246.54 and 146.54 is: 219.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.82 : 246.54 = 146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.82/246.54 = 146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.82x = 246.54 × 146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.82x = 36,127.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,127.97/164.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.20

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