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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.47, 275.04 and 164.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.47, 275.04 and 164.37 is: 226.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.47 : 275.04 = 164.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.47/275.04 = 164.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.47x = 275.04 × 164.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.47x = 45,208.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,208.32/199.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.64

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