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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.16, 226.53 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.16, 226.53 and 115.02 is: 158.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.16 : 226.53 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.16/226.53 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.16x = 226.53 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.16x = 26,055.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,055.48/164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.72

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