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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.74, 226.89 and 154.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.74, 226.89 and 154.66 is: 213.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.74 : 226.89 = 154.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.74/226.89 = 154.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.74x = 226.89 × 154.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.74x = 35,090.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,090.81/164.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.01

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