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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.84, 227.61 and 146.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.84, 227.61 and 146.39 is: 202.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.84 : 227.61 = 146.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.84/227.61 = 146.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.84x = 227.61 × 146.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.84x = 33,318.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,318.69/164.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.13

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