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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.35, 226.36 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.35, 226.36 and 163.86 is: 225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.35 : 226.36 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.35/226.36 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.35x = 226.36 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.35x = 37,091.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,091.35/164.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.69

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