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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.31, 226.74 and 94.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.31, 226.74 and 94.35 is: 130.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.31 : 226.74 = 94.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.31/226.74 = 94.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.31x = 226.74 × 94.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.31x = 21,392.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,392.92/164.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.20

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