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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.24, 226.56 and 144.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.24, 226.56 and 144.80 is: 199.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.24 : 226.56 = 144.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.24/226.56 = 144.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.24x = 226.56 × 144.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.24x = 32,805.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,805.89/164.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.74

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