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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.52, 227.23 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.52, 227.23 and 163.38 is: 225.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.52 : 227.23 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.52/227.23 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.52x = 227.23 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.52x = 37,124.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,124.78/164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.66

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