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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.17, 226.52 and 127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.17, 226.52 and 127.28 is: 175.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.17 : 226.52 = 127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.17/226.52 = 127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.17x = 226.52 × 127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.17x = 28,831.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,831.47/164.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.62

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