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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.46, 227.19 and 131.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.46, 227.19 and 131.67 is: 181.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.46 : 227.19 = 131.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.46/227.19 = 131.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.46x = 227.19 × 131.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.46x = 29,914.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,914.11/164.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.89

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