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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.51, 227.10 and 125.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.51, 227.10 and 125.18 is: 172.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.51 : 227.10 = 125.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.51/227.10 = 125.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.51x = 227.10 × 125.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.51x = 28,428.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,428.38/164.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.81

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