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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164, 226.38 and 143.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164, 226.38 and 143.30 is: 197.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164 : 226.38 = 143.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164/226.38 = 143.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164x = 226.38 × 143.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164x = 32,440.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,440.25/164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.81

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