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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.36, 226.79 and 92.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.36, 226.79 and 92.49 is: 127.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.36 : 226.79 = 92.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.36/226.79 = 92.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.36x = 226.79 × 92.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.36x = 20,976.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,976.04/164.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.63

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