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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.34, 226.53 and 161.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.34, 226.53 and 161.10 is: 222.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.34 : 226.53 = 161.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.34/226.53 = 161.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.34x = 226.53 × 161.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.34x = 36,493.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,493.98/164.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.06

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