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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.52, 226.82 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.52, 226.82 and 143.88 is: 198.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.52 : 226.82 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.52/226.82 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.52x = 226.82 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.52x = 32,634.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,634.86/164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.36

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