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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.45, 227.05 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.45, 227.05 and 153.50 is: 211.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.45 : 227.05 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.45/227.05 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.45x = 227.05 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.45x = 34,850.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,850.66/164.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.92

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