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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.79, 226.94 and 164.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.79, 226.94 and 164.25 is: 226.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.79 : 226.94 = 164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.79/226.94 = 164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.79x = 226.94 × 164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.79x = 37,274.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,274.07/164.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.19

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