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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.56, 227.05 and 120.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.56, 227.05 and 120.82 is: 166.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.56 : 227.05 = 120.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.56/227.05 = 120.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.56x = 227.05 × 120.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.56x = 27,432.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,432.18/164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.70

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