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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.42, 226.76 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.42, 226.76 and 133.44 is: 184.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.42 : 226.76 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.42/226.76 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.42x = 226.76 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.42x = 30,258.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,258.85/164.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.03

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