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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.14, 226.40 and 116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.14, 226.40 and 116.80 is: 161.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.14 : 226.40 = 116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.14/226.40 = 116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.14x = 226.40 × 116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.14x = 26,442.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,442.37/164.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.10

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