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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.57, 226.91 and 133.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.57, 226.91 and 133.37 is: 183.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.57 : 226.91 = 133.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.57/226.91 = 133.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.57x = 226.91 × 133.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.57x = 30,262.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,262.32/164.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.89

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