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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.34, 226.62 and 115.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.34, 226.62 and 115.11 is: 158.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.34 : 226.62 = 115.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.34/226.62 = 115.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.34x = 226.62 × 115.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.34x = 26,086.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,086.23/164.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.73

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