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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.13, 226.22 and 124.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.13, 226.22 and 124.77 is: 171.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.13 : 226.22 = 124.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.13/226.22 = 124.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.13x = 226.22 × 124.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.13x = 28,224.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,224.85/164.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.97

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