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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.58, 227.01 and 115.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.58, 227.01 and 115.56 is: 159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.58 : 227.01 = 115.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.58/227.01 = 115.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.58x = 227.01 × 115.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.58x = 26,233.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,233.28/164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.40

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