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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.07, 226.53 and 151.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.07, 226.53 and 151.65 is: 209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.07 : 226.53 = 151.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.07/226.53 = 151.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.07x = 226.53 × 151.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.07x = 34,353.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,353.27/164.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.38

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