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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.50, 226.77 and 115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.50, 226.77 and 115.30 is: 158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.50 : 226.77 = 115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.50/226.77 = 115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.50x = 226.77 × 115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.50x = 26,146.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,146.58/164.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.95

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