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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.44, 226.98 and 159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.44, 226.98 and 159.16 is: 219.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.44 : 226.98 = 159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.44/226.98 = 159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.44x = 226.98 × 159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.44x = 36,126.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,126.14/164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.69

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