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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.19, 226.31 and 111.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.19, 226.31 and 111.71 is: 153.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.19 : 226.31 = 111.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.19/226.31 = 111.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.19x = 226.31 × 111.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.19x = 25,279.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,279.40/164.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.96

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