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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.34, 226.80 and 108.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.34, 226.80 and 108.99 is: 150.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.34 : 226.80 = 108.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.34/226.80 = 108.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.34x = 226.80 × 108.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.34x = 24,718.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,718.93/164.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.41

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