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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.17, 226.59 and 139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.17, 226.59 and 139.60 is: 192.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.17 : 226.59 = 139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.17/226.59 = 139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.17x = 226.59 × 139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.17x = 31,631.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,631.96/164.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.68

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