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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.57, 226.82 and 123.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.57, 226.82 and 123.26 is: 169.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.57 : 226.82 = 123.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.57/226.82 = 123.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.57x = 226.82 × 123.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.57x = 27,956.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,956.08/164.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.88

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