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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.35, 227 and 131.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.35, 227 and 131.27 is: 181.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.35 : 227 = 131.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.35/227 = 131.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.35x = 227 × 131.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.35x = 29,798.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,798.29/164.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.31

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