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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.57, 227.03 and 118.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.57, 227.03 and 118.00 is: 162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.57 : 227.03 = 118.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.57/227.03 = 118.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.57x = 227.03 × 118.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.57x = 26,788.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,788.38/164.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.78

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