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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.26, 226.50 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.26, 226.50 and 131.44 is: 181.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.26 : 226.50 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.26/226.50 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.26x = 226.50 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.26x = 29,771.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,771.16/164.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.24

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