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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.23, 225.96 and 160.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.23, 225.96 and 160.58 is: 220.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.23 : 225.96 = 160.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.23/225.96 = 160.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.23x = 225.96 × 160.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.23x = 36,284.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,284.66/164.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.94

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