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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.02, 226.49 and 152.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.02, 226.49 and 152.26 is: 210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.02 : 226.49 = 152.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.02/226.49 = 152.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.02x = 226.49 × 152.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.02x = 34,485.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,485.37/164.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.25

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