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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.91, 246.62 and 146.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.91, 246.62 and 146.74 is: 219.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.91 : 246.62 = 146.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.91/246.62 = 146.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.91x = 246.62 × 146.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.91x = 36,189.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,189.02/164.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.45

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