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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.20, 226.67 and 117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.20, 226.67 and 117.80 is: 162.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.20 : 226.67 = 117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.20/226.67 = 117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.20x = 226.67 × 117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.20x = 26,703.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,703.12/164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.62

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