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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.44, 226.86 and 143.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.44, 226.86 and 143.92 is: 198.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.44 : 226.86 = 143.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.44/226.86 = 143.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.44x = 226.86 × 143.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.44x = 32,649.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,649.69/164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.55

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