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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.44, 226.68 and 131.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.44, 226.68 and 131.71 is: 181.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.44 : 226.68 = 131.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.44/226.68 = 131.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.44x = 226.68 × 131.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.44x = 29,856.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,856.02/164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.56

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