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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.16, 226.08 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.16, 226.08 and 150.48 is: 207.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.16 : 226.08 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.16/226.08 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.16x = 226.08 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.16x = 34,020.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,020.52/164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.24

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