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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.22, 226.71 and 155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.22, 226.71 and 155.58 is: 214.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.22 : 226.71 = 155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.22/226.71 = 155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.22x = 226.71 × 155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.22x = 35,271.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,271.54/164.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.78

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