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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.40, 226.91 and 112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.40, 226.91 and 112.04 is: 154.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.40 : 226.91 = 112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.40/226.91 = 112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.40x = 226.91 × 112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.40x = 25,421.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,421.86/164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.63

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