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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.52, 226.74 and 125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.52, 226.74 and 125.80 is: 173.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.52 : 226.74 = 125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.52/226.74 = 125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.52x = 226.74 × 125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.52x = 28,523.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,523.89/164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.38

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