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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.19, 226.47 and 115.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.19, 226.47 and 115.05 is: 158.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.19 : 226.47 = 115.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.19/226.47 = 115.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.19x = 226.47 × 115.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.19x = 26,055.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,055.37/164.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.69

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