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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.29, 226.73 and 94.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.29, 226.73 and 94.37 is: 130.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.29 : 226.73 = 94.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.29/226.73 = 94.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.29x = 226.73 × 94.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.29x = 21,396.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,396.51/164.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.24

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