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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.17, 226.48 and 94.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.17, 226.48 and 94.21 is: 129.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.17 : 226.48 = 94.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.17/226.48 = 94.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.17x = 226.48 × 94.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.17x = 21,336.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,336.69/164.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.97

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