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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.64, 226.62 and 152.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.64, 226.62 and 152.49 is: 209.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.64 : 226.62 = 152.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.64/226.62 = 152.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.64x = 226.62 × 152.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.64x = 34,557.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,557.28/164.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.90

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