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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164, 226.72 and 157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164, 226.72 and 157.20 is: 217.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164 : 226.72 = 157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164/226.72 = 157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164x = 226.72 × 157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164x = 35,640.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,640.38/164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.32

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