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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.17, 226.54 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.17, 226.54 and 90.48 is: 124.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.17 : 226.54 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.17/226.54 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.17x = 226.54 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.17x = 20,497.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,497.66/164.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.86

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