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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.49, 226.70 and 117.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.49, 226.70 and 117.87 is: 162.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.49 : 226.70 = 117.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.49/226.70 = 117.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.49x = 226.70 × 117.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.49x = 26,719.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,719.41/164.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.44

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