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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.68, 225.29 and 151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.68, 225.29 and 151.72 is: 207.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.68 : 225.29 = 151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.68/225.29 = 151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.68x = 225.29 × 151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.68x = 34,181.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,181.00/164.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.56

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