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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.24, 226.69 and 108.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.24, 226.69 and 108.98 is: 150.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.24 : 226.69 = 108.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.24/226.69 = 108.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.24x = 226.69 × 108.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.24x = 24,704.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,704.13/164.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.41

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