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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.50, 226.80 and 126.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.50, 226.80 and 126.58 is: 174.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.50 : 226.80 = 126.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.50/226.80 = 126.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.50x = 226.80 × 126.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.50x = 28,708.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,708.34/164.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.52

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