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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.35, 226.93 and 127.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.35, 226.93 and 127.45 is: 175.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.35 : 226.93 = 127.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.35/226.93 = 127.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.35x = 226.93 × 127.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.35x = 28,922.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,922.23/164.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.98

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