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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.03, 226.10 and 127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.03, 226.10 and 127.18 is: 175.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.03 : 226.10 = 127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.03/226.10 = 127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.03x = 226.10 × 127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.03x = 28,753.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,753.63/164.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.29

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