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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.16, 226.64 and 126.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.16, 226.64 and 126.75 is: 174.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.16 : 226.64 = 126.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.16/226.64 = 126.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.16x = 226.64 × 126.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.16x = 28,726.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,726.62/164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.99

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