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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.76, 227.48 and 150.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.76, 227.48 and 150.89 is: 208.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.76 : 227.48 = 150.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.76/227.48 = 150.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.76x = 227.48 × 150.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.76x = 34,322.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,322.57/164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.32

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