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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.08, 225.17 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.08, 225.17 and 149.44 is: 205.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.08 : 225.17 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.08/225.17 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.08x = 225.17 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.08x = 33,649.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,649.40/164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.08

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