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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.55, 274.93 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.55, 274.93 and 164.58 is: 226.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.55 : 274.93 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.55/274.93 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.55x = 274.93 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.55x = 45,247.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,247.98/199.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.75

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