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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.67, 227.31 and 148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.67, 227.31 and 148.26 is: 204.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.67 : 227.31 = 148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.67/227.31 = 148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.67x = 227.31 × 148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.67x = 33,700.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,700.98/164.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.66

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