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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.03, 226.40 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.03, 226.40 and 154.20 is: 212.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.03 : 226.40 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.03/226.40 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.03x = 226.40 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.03x = 34,910.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,910.96/164.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.84

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