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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.50, 226.45 and 122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.50, 226.45 and 122.92 is: 169.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.50 : 226.45 = 122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.50/226.45 = 122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.50x = 226.45 × 122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.50x = 27,835.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,835.23/164.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.21

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