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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.16, 226.47 and 127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.16, 226.47 and 127.49 is: 175.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.16 : 226.47 = 127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.16/226.47 = 127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.16x = 226.47 × 127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.16x = 28,871.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,871.53/164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.87

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