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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.07, 226.34 and 133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.07, 226.34 and 133.02 is: 183.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.07 : 226.34 = 133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.07/226.34 = 133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.07x = 226.34 × 133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.07x = 30,107.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,107.65/164.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.50

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