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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.85, 227.30 and 144.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.85, 227.30 and 144.09 is: 198.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.85 : 227.30 = 144.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.85/227.30 = 144.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.85x = 227.30 × 144.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.85x = 32,750.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,750.94/164.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.67

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