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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.49, 227.02 and 122.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.49, 227.02 and 122.97 is: 169.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.49 : 227.02 = 122.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.49/227.02 = 122.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.49x = 227.02 × 122.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.49x = 27,916.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,916.03/164.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.71

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