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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.93, 227.41 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.93, 227.41 and 146.48 is: 201.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.93 : 227.41 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.93/227.41 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.93x = 227.41 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.93x = 33,309.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,309.51/164.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.97

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