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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.31, 226.77 and 109.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.31, 226.77 and 109.11 is: 150.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.31 : 226.77 = 109.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.31/226.77 = 109.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.31x = 226.77 × 109.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.31x = 24,742.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,742.87/164.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.59

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