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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.16, 226.72 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.16, 226.72 and 161.60 is: 223.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.16 : 226.72 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.16/226.72 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.16x = 226.72 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.16x = 36,637.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,637.95/164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.18

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