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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.89, 228.73 and 152.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.89, 228.73 and 152.74 is: 211.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.89 : 228.73 = 152.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.89/228.73 = 152.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.89x = 228.73 × 152.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.89x = 34,936.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,936.22/164.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.88

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