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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.43, 226.83 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.43, 226.83 and 152.70 is: 210.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.43 : 226.83 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.43/226.83 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.43x = 226.83 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.43x = 34,636.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,636.18/164.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.65

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