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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.60, 226.14 and 147.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.60, 226.14 and 147.35 is: 202.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.60 : 226.14 = 147.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.60/226.14 = 147.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.60x = 226.14 × 147.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.60x = 33,320.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,320.60/164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.43

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