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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.18, 226.80 and 127.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.18, 226.80 and 127.46 is: 176.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.18 : 226.80 = 127.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.18/226.80 = 127.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.18x = 226.80 × 127.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.18x = 28,907.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,907.93/164.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.07

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