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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.88, 225.89 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.88, 225.89 and 158.73 is: 217.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.88 : 225.89 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.88/225.89 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.88x = 225.89 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.88x = 35,854.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,854.73/164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.46

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