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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.30, 228.26 and 162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.30, 228.26 and 162.80 is: 226.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.30 : 228.26 = 162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.30/228.26 = 162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.30x = 228.26 × 162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.30x = 37,160.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,160.73/164.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.18

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