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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.08, 226.36 and 93.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.08, 226.36 and 93.17 is: 128.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.08 : 226.36 = 93.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.08/226.36 = 93.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.08x = 226.36 × 93.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.08x = 21,089.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,089.96/164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.53

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