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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.49, 226.01 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.49, 226.01 and 157.34 is: 216.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.49 : 226.01 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.49/226.01 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.49x = 226.01 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.49x = 35,558.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,558.50/164.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.17

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