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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.29, 226.48 and 125.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.29, 226.48 and 125.41 is: 172.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.29 : 226.48 = 125.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.29/226.48 = 125.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.29x = 226.48 × 125.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.29x = 28,402.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,402.86/164.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.88

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