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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.44, 275.28 and 164.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.44, 275.28 and 164.64 is: 227.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.44 : 275.28 = 164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.44/275.28 = 164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.44x = 275.28 × 164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.44x = 45,322.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,322.10/199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.25

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