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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.41, 226.69 and 155.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.41, 226.69 and 155.75 is: 214.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.41 : 226.69 = 155.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.41/226.69 = 155.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.41x = 226.69 × 155.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.41x = 35,305.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,305.44/164.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.74

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