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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.11, 225.70 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.11, 225.70 and 131.31 is: 180.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.11 : 225.70 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.11/225.70 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.11x = 225.70 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.11x = 29,636.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,636.67/164.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.59

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