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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.42, 226.71 and 117.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.42, 226.71 and 117.75 is: 162.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.42 : 226.71 = 117.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.42/226.71 = 117.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.42x = 226.71 × 117.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.42x = 26,695.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,695.10/164.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.36

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