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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.58, 226.71 and 154.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.58, 226.71 and 154.86 is: 213.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.58 : 226.71 = 154.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.58/226.71 = 154.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.58x = 226.71 × 154.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.58x = 35,108.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,108.31/164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.32

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