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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.53, 226.87 and 115.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.53, 226.87 and 115.31 is: 159.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.53 : 226.87 = 115.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.53/226.87 = 115.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.53x = 226.87 × 115.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.53x = 26,160.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,160.38/164.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.00

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