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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.32, 226.52 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.32, 226.52 and 129.28 is: 178.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.32 : 226.52 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.32/226.52 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.32x = 226.52 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.32x = 29,284.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,284.10/164.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.22

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