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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.81, 227.63 and 151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.81, 227.63 and 151.64 is: 209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.81 : 227.63 = 151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.81/227.63 = 151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.81x = 227.63 × 151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.81x = 34,517.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,517.62/164.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.45

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