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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.18, 226.46 and 108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.18, 226.46 and 108.16 is: 149.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.18 : 226.46 = 108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.18/226.46 = 108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.18x = 226.46 × 108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.18x = 24,493.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,493.91/164.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.19

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