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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.44, 227.08 and 120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.44, 227.08 and 120.44 is: 166.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.44 : 227.08 = 120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.44/227.08 = 120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.44x = 227.08 × 120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.44x = 27,349.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,349.52/164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.32

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