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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.20, 226 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.20, 226 and 151.68 is: 208.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.20 : 226 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.20/226 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.20x = 226 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.20x = 34,279.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,279.68/164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.77

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