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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.43, 226.71 and 145.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.43, 226.71 and 145.95 is: 201.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.43 : 226.71 = 145.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.43/226.71 = 145.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.43x = 226.71 × 145.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.43x = 33,088.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,088.32/164.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.23

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