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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.18, 226.52 and 134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.18, 226.52 and 134.40 is: 185.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.18 : 226.52 = 134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.18/226.52 = 134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.18x = 226.52 × 134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.18x = 30,444.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,444.29/164.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.43

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