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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.58, 226.56 and 155.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.58, 226.56 and 155.46 is: 214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.58 : 226.56 = 155.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.58/226.56 = 155.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.58x = 226.56 × 155.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.58x = 35,221.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,221.02/164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.01

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