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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.16, 226.36 and 133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.16, 226.36 and 133.12 is: 183.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.16 : 226.36 = 133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.16/226.36 = 133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.16x = 226.36 × 133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.16x = 30,133.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,133.04/164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.56

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