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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.58, 227.12 and 127.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.58, 227.12 and 127.66 is: 176.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.58 : 227.12 = 127.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.58/227.12 = 127.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.58x = 227.12 × 127.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.58x = 28,994.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,994.14/164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.17

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