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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.16, 226.44 and 115.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.16, 226.44 and 115.05 is: 158.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.16 : 226.44 = 115.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.16/226.44 = 115.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.16x = 226.44 × 115.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.16x = 26,051.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,051.92/164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.70

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