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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.31, 226.85 and 146.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.31, 226.85 and 146.09 is: 201.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.31 : 226.85 = 146.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.31/226.85 = 146.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.31x = 226.85 × 146.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.31x = 33,140.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,140.52/164.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.70

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