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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.35, 226.67 and 148.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.35, 226.67 and 148.15 is: 204.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.35 : 226.67 = 148.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.35/226.67 = 148.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.35x = 226.67 × 148.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.35x = 33,581.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,581.16/164.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.33

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