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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.26, 226.52 and 122.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.26, 226.52 and 122.77 is: 169.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.26 : 226.52 = 122.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.26/226.52 = 122.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.26x = 226.52 × 122.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.26x = 27,809.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,809.14/164.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.30

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