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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.27, 226.82 and 155.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.27, 226.82 and 155.61 is: 214.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.27 : 226.82 = 155.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.27/226.82 = 155.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.27x = 226.82 × 155.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.27x = 35,295.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,295.85/164.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.86

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