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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.58, 227.15 and 109.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.58, 227.15 and 109.35 is: 150.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.58 : 227.15 = 109.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.58/227.15 = 109.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.58x = 227.15 × 109.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.58x = 24,839.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,839.33/164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.92

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