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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.73, 226.76 and 144.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.73, 226.76 and 144.66 is: 199.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.73 : 226.76 = 144.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.73/226.76 = 144.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.73x = 226.76 × 144.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.73x = 32,802.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,802.38/164.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.13

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