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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.57, 227.08 and 121.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.57, 227.08 and 121.01 is: 166.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.57 : 227.08 = 121.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.57/227.08 = 121.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.57x = 227.08 × 121.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.57x = 27,479.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,479.67/164.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.98

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