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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.22, 226.36 and 154.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.22, 226.36 and 154.09 is: 212.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.22 : 226.36 = 154.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.22/226.36 = 154.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.22x = 226.36 × 154.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.22x = 34,879.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,879.81/164.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.40

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