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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.58, 226.37 and 134.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.58, 226.37 and 134.86 is: 185.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.58 : 226.37 = 134.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.58/226.37 = 134.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.58x = 226.37 × 134.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.58x = 30,528.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,528.26/164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.49

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