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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.98, 227.76 and 109.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.98, 227.76 and 109.85 is: 151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.98 : 227.76 = 109.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.98/227.76 = 109.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.98x = 227.76 × 109.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.98x = 25,019.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,019.44/164.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.66

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