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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.48, 227 and 120.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.48, 227 and 120.83 is: 166.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.48 : 227 = 120.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.48/227 = 120.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.48x = 227 × 120.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.48x = 27,428.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,428.41/164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.76

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