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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.08, 226.20 and 117.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.08, 226.20 and 117.37 is: 161.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.08 : 226.20 = 117.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.08/226.20 = 117.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.08x = 226.20 × 117.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.08x = 26,549.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,549.09/164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.81

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