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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.46, 226.92 and 114.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.46, 226.92 and 114.71 is: 158.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.46 : 226.92 = 114.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.46/226.92 = 114.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.46x = 226.92 × 114.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.46x = 26,029.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,029.99/164.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.28

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