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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.61, 227.07 and 153.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.61, 227.07 and 153.81 is: 212.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.61 : 227.07 = 153.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.61/227.07 = 153.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.61x = 227.07 × 153.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.61x = 34,925.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,925.64/164.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.17

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