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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.07, 226.30 and 120.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.07, 226.30 and 120.33 is: 165.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.07 : 226.30 = 120.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.07/226.30 = 120.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.07x = 226.30 × 120.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.07x = 27,231.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,231.24/164.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.97

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