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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.40, 226.62 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.40, 226.62 and 135.24 is: 186.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.40 : 226.62 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.40/226.62 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.40x = 226.62 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.40x = 30,648.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,648.09/164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.42

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