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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.38, 226.73 and 109.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.38, 226.73 and 109.10 is: 150.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.38 : 226.73 = 109.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.38/226.73 = 109.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.38x = 226.73 × 109.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.38x = 24,736.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,736.24/164.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.48

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