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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.46, 227.02 and 129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.46, 227.02 and 129.40 is: 178.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.46 : 227.02 = 129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.46/227.02 = 129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.46x = 227.02 × 129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.46x = 29,376.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,376.39/164.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.62

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