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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.10, 226.14 and 117.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.10, 226.14 and 117.39 is: 161.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.10 : 226.14 = 117.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.10/226.14 = 117.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.10x = 226.14 × 117.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.10x = 26,546.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,546.41/164.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.77

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