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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.07, 226.62 and 149.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.07, 226.62 and 149.46 is: 206.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.07 : 226.62 = 149.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.07/226.62 = 149.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.07x = 226.62 × 149.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.07x = 33,870.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,870.63/164.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.44

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