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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.76, 226.86 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.76, 226.86 and 143.16 is: 197.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.76 : 226.86 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.76/226.86 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.76x = 226.86 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.76x = 32,477.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,477.28/164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.12

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