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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.72, 227.52 and 150.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.72, 227.52 and 150.41 is: 207.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.72 : 227.52 = 150.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.72/227.52 = 150.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.72x = 227.52 × 150.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.72x = 34,220.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,220.15/164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.75

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