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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.40, 226.83 and 115.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.40, 226.83 and 115.21 is: 158.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.40 : 226.83 = 115.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.40/226.83 = 115.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.40x = 226.83 × 115.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.40x = 26,133.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,133.08/164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.96

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