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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.37, 226.56 and 155.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.37, 226.56 and 155.14 is: 213.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.37 : 226.56 = 155.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.37/226.56 = 155.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.37x = 226.56 × 155.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.37x = 35,148.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,148.52/164.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.84

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