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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.08, 226.44 and 112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.08, 226.44 and 112.24 is: 154.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.08 : 226.44 = 112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.08/226.44 = 112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.08x = 226.44 × 112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.08x = 25,415.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,415.63/164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.90

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