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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.57, 227.17 and 109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.57, 227.17 and 109.44 is: 151.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.57 : 227.17 = 109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.57/227.17 = 109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.57x = 227.17 × 109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.57x = 24,861.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,861.48/164.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.07

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