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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.28, 226.63 and 117.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.28, 226.63 and 117.81 is: 162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.28 : 226.63 = 117.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.28/226.63 = 117.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.28x = 226.63 × 117.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.28x = 26,699.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,699.28/164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.52

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