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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.16, 226.20 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.16, 226.20 and 154.08 is: 212.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.16 : 226.20 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.16/226.20 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.16x = 226.20 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.16x = 34,852.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,852.90/164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.31

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