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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.35, 226.39 and 129.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.35, 226.39 and 129.25 is: 178.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.35 : 226.39 = 129.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.35/226.39 = 129.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.35x = 226.39 × 129.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.35x = 29,260.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,260.91/164.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.04

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