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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.48, 226.80 and 112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.48, 226.80 and 112.80 is: 155.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.48 : 226.80 = 112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.48/226.80 = 112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.48x = 226.80 × 112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.48x = 25,583.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,583.04/164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.54

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