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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.44, 226.82 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.44, 226.82 and 152.28 is: 210.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.44 : 226.82 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.44/226.82 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.44x = 226.82 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.44x = 34,540.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,540.15/164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.05

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