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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.46, 275.13 and 164.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.46, 275.13 and 164.66 is: 227.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.46 : 275.13 = 164.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.46/275.13 = 164.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.46x = 275.13 × 164.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.46x = 45,301.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,301.53/199.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.12

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