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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.37, 226.83 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.37, 226.83 and 115.44 is: 159.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.37 : 226.83 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.37/226.83 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.37x = 226.83 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.37x = 26,185.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,185.26/164.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.31

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