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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.05, 226.24 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.05, 226.24 and 132.78 is: 183.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.05 : 226.24 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.05/226.24 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.05x = 226.24 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.05x = 30,040.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,040.15/164.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.12

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