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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.40, 226.85 and 117.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.40, 226.85 and 117.78 is: 162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.40 : 226.85 = 117.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.40/226.85 = 117.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.40x = 226.85 × 117.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.40x = 26,717.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,717.80/164.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.52

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