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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.24, 226.32 and 144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.24, 226.32 and 144.44 is: 199.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.24 : 226.32 = 144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.24/226.32 = 144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.24x = 226.32 × 144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.24x = 32,689.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,689.66/164.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.04

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