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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.03, 226.07 and 156.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.03, 226.07 and 156.33 is: 215.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.03 : 226.07 = 156.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.03/226.07 = 156.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.03x = 226.07 × 156.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.03x = 35,340.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,340.74/164.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.46

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