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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.28, 226.65 and 122.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.28, 226.65 and 122.97 is: 169.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.28 : 226.65 = 122.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.28/226.65 = 122.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.28x = 226.65 × 122.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.28x = 27,870.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,870.02/164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.65

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