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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.40, 226.92 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.40, 226.92 and 109.08 is: 150.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.40 : 226.92 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.40/226.92 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.40x = 226.92 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.40x = 24,752.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,752.43/164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.56

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