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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.20, 226.50 and 117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.20, 226.50 and 117.50 is: 162.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.20 : 226.50 = 117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.20/226.50 = 117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.20x = 226.50 × 117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.20x = 26,613.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,613.75/164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.08

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