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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.00, 226.52 and 143.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.00, 226.52 and 143.21 is: 197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.00 : 226.52 = 143.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.00/226.52 = 143.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.00x = 226.52 × 143.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.00x = 32,438.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,438.08/164.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.80

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