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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.35, 226.78 and 131.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.35, 226.78 and 131.59 is: 181.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.35 : 226.78 = 131.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.35/226.78 = 131.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.35x = 226.78 × 131.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.35x = 29,841.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,841.98/164.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.58

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