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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.80, 227.34 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.80, 227.34 and 146.40 is: 201.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.80 : 227.34 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.80/227.34 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.80x = 227.34 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.80x = 33,282.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,282.58/164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.96

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