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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.50, 226.53 and 161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.50, 226.53 and 161.06 is: 221.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.50 : 226.53 = 161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.50/226.53 = 161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.50x = 226.53 × 161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.50x = 36,483.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,483.79/164.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.79

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