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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.63, 227.51 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.63, 227.51 and 152.48 is: 210.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.63 : 227.51 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.63/227.51 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.63x = 227.51 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.63x = 34,691.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,691.10/164.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.72

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