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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.01, 226.08 and 122.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.01, 226.08 and 122.57 is: 168.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.01 : 226.08 = 122.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.01/226.08 = 122.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.01x = 226.08 × 122.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.01x = 27,709.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,709.50/164.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.95

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