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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164, 226.16 and 127.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164, 226.16 and 127.10 is: 175.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164 : 226.16 = 127.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164/226.16 = 127.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164x = 226.16 × 127.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164x = 28,744.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,744.94/164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.27

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