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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.20, 226.80 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.20, 226.80 and 155.08 is: 214.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.20 : 226.80 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.20/226.80 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.20x = 226.80 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.20x = 35,172.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,172.14/164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.20

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