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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.39, 227.09 and 129.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.39, 227.09 and 129.65 is: 179.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.39 : 227.09 = 129.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.39/227.09 = 129.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.39x = 227.09 × 129.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.39x = 29,441.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,441.41/164.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.10

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