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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.42, 226.76 and 148.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.42, 226.76 and 148.22 is: 204.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.42 : 226.76 = 148.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.42/226.76 = 148.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.42x = 226.76 × 148.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.42x = 33,608.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,608.49/164.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.41

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