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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.87, 246.99 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.87, 246.99 and 146.64 is: 219.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.87 : 246.99 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.87/246.99 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.87x = 246.99 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.87x = 36,219.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,219.16/164.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.69

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