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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.17, 226.89 and 131.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.17, 226.89 and 131.37 is: 181.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.17 : 226.89 = 131.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.17/226.89 = 131.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.17x = 226.89 × 131.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.17x = 29,805.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,805.69/164.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.55

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