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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.52, 227.16 and 133.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.52, 227.16 and 133.65 is: 184.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.52 : 227.16 = 133.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.52/227.16 = 133.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.52x = 227.16 × 133.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.52x = 30,359.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,359.93/164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.54

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