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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.40, 226.76 and 106.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.40, 226.76 and 106.17 is: 146.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.40 : 226.76 = 106.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.40/226.76 = 106.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.40x = 226.76 × 106.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.40x = 24,074.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,074.58/164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.44

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