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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.04, 226.58 and 132.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.04, 226.58 and 132.99 is: 183.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.04 : 226.58 = 132.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.04/226.58 = 132.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.04x = 226.58 × 132.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.04x = 30,132.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,132.87/164.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.69

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