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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.57, 226.60 and 153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.57, 226.60 and 153.23 is: 210.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.57 : 226.60 = 153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.57/226.60 = 153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.57x = 226.60 × 153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.57x = 34,720.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,720.40/164.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.98

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