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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.72, 226.64 and 153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.72, 226.64 and 153.92 is: 211.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.72 : 226.64 = 153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.72/226.64 = 153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.72x = 226.64 × 153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.72x = 34,884.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,884.43/164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.78

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