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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.15, 225.28 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.15, 225.28 and 163.38 is: 224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.15 : 225.28 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.15/225.28 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.15x = 225.28 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.15x = 36,806.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,806.90/164.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.22

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