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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.87, 226.88 and 149.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.87, 226.88 and 149.34 is: 205.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.87 : 226.88 = 149.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.87/226.88 = 149.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.87x = 226.88 × 149.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.87x = 33,882.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,882.92/164.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.51

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