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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.16, 226.41 and 117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.16, 226.41 and 117.54 is: 162.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.16 : 226.41 = 117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.16/226.41 = 117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.16x = 226.41 × 117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.16x = 26,612.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,612.23/164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.11

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