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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.28, 226.77 and 159.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.28, 226.77 and 159.15 is: 219.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.28 : 226.77 = 159.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.28/226.77 = 159.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.28x = 226.77 × 159.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.28x = 36,090.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,090.45/164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.69

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