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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.32, 226.44 and 120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.32, 226.44 and 120.64 is: 166.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.32 : 226.44 = 120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.32/226.44 = 120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.32x = 226.44 × 120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.32x = 27,317.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,317.72/164.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.25

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