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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.76, 227.04 and 157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.76, 227.04 and 157.68 is: 217.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.76 : 227.04 = 157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.76/227.04 = 157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.76x = 227.04 × 157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.76x = 35,799.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,799.67/164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.28

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