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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.48, 227.04 and 112.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.48, 227.04 and 112.64 is: 155.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.48 : 227.04 = 112.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.48/227.04 = 112.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.48x = 227.04 × 112.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.48x = 25,573.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,573.79/164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.48

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