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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.14, 226.73 and 127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.14, 226.73 and 127.24 is: 175.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.14 : 226.73 = 127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.14/226.73 = 127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.14x = 226.73 × 127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.14x = 28,849.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,849.13/164.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.76

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