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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.88, 226.98 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.88, 226.98 and 151.20 is: 208.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.88 : 226.98 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.88/226.98 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.88x = 226.98 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.88x = 34,319.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,319.38/164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.15

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