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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.21, 226.80 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.21, 226.80 and 143.84 is: 198.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.21 : 226.80 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.21/226.80 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.21x = 226.80 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.21x = 32,622.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,622.91/164.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.67

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