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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.28, 226.61 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.28, 226.61 and 133.20 is: 183.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.28 : 226.61 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.28/226.61 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.28x = 226.61 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.28x = 30,183.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,183.79/164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.73

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