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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.24, 226.55 and 120.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.24, 226.55 and 120.50 is: 166.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.24 : 226.55 = 120.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.24/226.55 = 120.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.24x = 226.55 × 120.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.24x = 27,298.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,298.67/164.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.21

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