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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.16, 225.78 and 131.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.16, 225.78 and 131.35 is: 180.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.16 : 225.78 = 131.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.16/225.78 = 131.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.16x = 225.78 × 131.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.16x = 29,656.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,656.20/164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.65

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