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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.70, 226.80 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.70, 226.80 and 160.92 is: 221.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.70 : 226.80 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.70/226.80 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.70x = 226.80 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.70x = 36,496.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,496.66/164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.59

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