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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.82, 225.38 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.82, 225.38 and 164.82 is: 225.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.82 : 225.38 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.82/225.38 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.82x = 225.38 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.82x = 37,146.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,146.31/164.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.38

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