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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.69, 226.83 and 153.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.69, 226.83 and 153.75 is: 211.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.69 : 226.83 = 153.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.69/226.83 = 153.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.69x = 226.83 × 153.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.69x = 34,875.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,875.11/164.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.76

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