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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.02, 226.37 and 124.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.02, 226.37 and 124.73 is: 172.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.02 : 226.37 = 124.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.02/226.37 = 124.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.02x = 226.37 × 124.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.02x = 28,235.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,235.54/164.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.15

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