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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.32, 226.85 and 125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.32, 226.85 and 125.44 is: 173.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.32 : 226.85 = 125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.32/226.85 = 125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.32x = 226.85 × 125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.32x = 28,456.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,456.06/164.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.17

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