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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.64, 227.08 and 153.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.64, 227.08 and 153.64 is: 211.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.64 : 227.08 = 153.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.64/227.08 = 153.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.64x = 227.08 × 153.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.64x = 34,888.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,888.57/164.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.91

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