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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.28, 226.40 and 117.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.28, 226.40 and 117.58 is: 162.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.28 : 226.40 = 117.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.28/226.40 = 117.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.28x = 226.40 × 117.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.28x = 26,619.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,619.19/164.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.03

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