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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.45, 226.73 and 125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.45, 226.73 and 125.15 is: 172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.45 : 226.73 = 125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.45/226.73 = 125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.45x = 226.73 × 125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.45x = 28,373.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,373.50/164.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.54

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