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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.20, 226.68 and 120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.20, 226.68 and 120.64 is: 166.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.20 : 226.68 = 120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.20/226.68 = 120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.20x = 226.68 × 120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.20x = 27,346.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,346.68/164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.54

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