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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.38, 226.24 and 157.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.38, 226.24 and 157.10 is: 216.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.38 : 226.24 = 157.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.38/226.24 = 157.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.38x = 226.24 × 157.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.38x = 35,542.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,542.30/164.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.22

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