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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.02, 226.21 and 117.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.02, 226.21 and 117.31 is: 161.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.02 : 226.21 = 117.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.02/226.21 = 117.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.02x = 226.21 × 117.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.02x = 26,534.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,534.98/164.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.78

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