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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.53, 227.19 and 123.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.53, 227.19 and 123.13 is: 170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.53 : 227.19 = 123.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.53/227.19 = 123.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.53x = 227.19 × 123.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.53x = 27,973.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,973.90/164.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.02

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