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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.20, 226.32 and 133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.20, 226.32 and 133 is: 183.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.20 : 226.32 = 133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.20/226.32 = 133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.20x = 226.32 × 133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.20x = 30,100.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,100.56/164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.32

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