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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.12, 226.41 and 155.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.12, 226.41 and 155.30 is: 214.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.12 : 226.41 = 155.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.12/226.41 = 155.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.12x = 226.41 × 155.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.12x = 35,161.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,161.47/164.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.24

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