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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.33, 226.81 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.33, 226.81 and 146.94 is: 202.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.33 : 226.81 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.33/226.81 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.33x = 226.81 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.33x = 33,327.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,327.24/164.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.80

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