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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.97, 226.96 and 163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.97, 226.96 and 163.76 is: 225.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.97 : 226.96 = 163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.97/226.96 = 163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.97x = 226.96 × 163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.97x = 37,165.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,165.43/164.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.29

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