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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.58, 226.67 and 161.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.58, 226.67 and 161.00 is: 221.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.58 : 226.67 = 161.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.58/226.67 = 161.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.58x = 226.67 × 161.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.58x = 36,492.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,492.22/164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.72

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