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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.10, 226.60 and 120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.10, 226.60 and 120.36 is: 166.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.10 : 226.60 = 120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.10/226.60 = 120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.10x = 226.60 × 120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.10x = 27,273.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,273.58/164.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.20

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