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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164, 226.40 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164, 226.40 and 154.40 is: 213.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164 : 226.40 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164/226.40 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164x = 226.40 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164x = 34,956.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,956.16/164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.15

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