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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.54, 312.65 and 164.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.54, 312.65 and 164.57 is: 227.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.54 : 312.65 = 164.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.54/312.65 = 164.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.54x = 312.65 × 164.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.54x = 51,452.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,452.81/226.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.12

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