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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.66, 227.04 and 143.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.66, 227.04 and 143.87 is: 198.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.66 : 227.04 = 143.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.66/227.04 = 143.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.66x = 227.04 × 143.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.66x = 32,663.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,663.11/164.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.37

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