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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.50, 226.83 and 135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.50, 226.83 and 135.34 is: 186.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.50 : 226.83 = 135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.50/226.83 = 135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.50x = 226.83 × 135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.50x = 30,699.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,699.17/164.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.62

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