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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.63, 226.80 and 109.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.63, 226.80 and 109.23 is: 150.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.63 : 226.80 = 109.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.63/226.80 = 109.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.63x = 226.80 × 109.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.63x = 24,773.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,773.36/164.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.48

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