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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.65, 226.89 and 153.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.65, 226.89 and 153.12 is: 211.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.65 : 226.89 = 153.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.65/226.89 = 153.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.65x = 226.89 × 153.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.65x = 34,741.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,741.68/164.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.00

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