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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.59, 274.82 and 164.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.59, 274.82 and 164.49 is: 226.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.59 : 274.82 = 164.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.59/274.82 = 164.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.59x = 274.82 × 164.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.59x = 45,205.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,205.14/199.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.49

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