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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.82, 248.33 and 149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.82, 248.33 and 149.20 is: 224.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.82 : 248.33 = 149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.82/248.33 = 149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.82x = 248.33 × 149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.82x = 37,050.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,050.59/164.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.79

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