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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.92, 227.44 and 160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.92, 227.44 and 160.96 is: 221.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.92 : 227.44 = 160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.92/227.44 = 160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.92x = 227.44 × 160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.92x = 36,608.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,608.74/164.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.98

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