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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.26, 226.70 and 154.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.26, 226.70 and 154.54 is: 213.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.26 : 226.70 = 154.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.26/226.70 = 154.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.26x = 226.70 × 154.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.26x = 35,034.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,034.22/164.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.29

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