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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.30, 225.69 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.30, 225.69 and 159.44 is: 219.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.30 : 225.69 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.30/225.69 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.30x = 225.69 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.30x = 35,983.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,983.22/164.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.01

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