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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.45, 226.89 and 117.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.45, 226.89 and 117.74 is: 162.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.45 : 226.89 = 117.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.45/226.89 = 117.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.45x = 226.89 × 117.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.45x = 26,714.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,714.03/164.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.44

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