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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.84, 227.21 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.84, 227.21 and 149.45 is: 205.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.84 : 227.21 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.84/227.21 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.84x = 227.21 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.84x = 33,954.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,954.65/164.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.99

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