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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.28, 226.98 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.28, 226.98 and 142.44 is: 196.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.28 : 226.98 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.28/226.98 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.28x = 226.98 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.28x = 32,331.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,331.03/164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.80

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