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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.34, 226.80 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.34, 226.80 and 112.50 is: 155.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.34 : 226.80 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.34/226.80 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.34x = 226.80 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.34x = 25,515
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,515/164.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.26

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