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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.87, 246.77 and 146.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.87, 246.77 and 146.87 is: 219.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.87 : 246.77 = 146.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.87/246.77 = 146.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.87x = 246.77 × 146.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.87x = 36,242.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,242.38/164.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.82

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