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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.04, 226.46 and 111.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.04, 226.46 and 111.86 is: 154.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.04 : 226.46 = 111.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.04/226.46 = 111.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.04x = 226.46 × 111.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.04x = 25,330.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,330.97/164.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.42

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