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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.71, 226.62 and 160.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.71, 226.62 and 160.66 is: 221.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.71 : 226.62 = 160.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.71/226.62 = 160.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.71x = 226.62 × 160.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.71x = 36,408.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,408.20/164.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.05

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