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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.31, 226.98 and 127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.31, 226.98 and 127.94 is: 176.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.31 : 226.98 = 127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.31/226.98 = 127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.31x = 226.98 × 127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.31x = 29,038.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,038.69/164.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.74

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