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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.43, 226.80 and 115.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.43, 226.80 and 115.22 is: 158.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.43 : 226.80 = 115.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.43/226.80 = 115.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.43x = 226.80 × 115.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.43x = 26,132.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,132.46/164.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.93

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