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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.26, 226.31 and 158.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.26, 226.31 and 158.18 is: 217.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.26 : 226.31 = 158.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.26/226.31 = 158.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.26x = 226.31 × 158.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.26x = 35,797.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,797.32/164.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.94

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