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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.57, 227.21 and 115.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.57, 227.21 and 115.56 is: 159.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.57 : 227.21 = 115.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.57/227.21 = 115.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.57x = 227.21 × 115.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.57x = 26,255.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,255.81/164.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.55

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