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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.18, 226.15 and 148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.18, 226.15 and 148.70 is: 204.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.18 : 226.15 = 148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.18/226.15 = 148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.18x = 226.15 × 148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.18x = 33,628.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,628.70/164.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.83

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