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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.58, 227.16 and 115.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.58, 227.16 and 115.47 is: 159.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.58 : 227.16 = 115.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.58/227.16 = 115.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.58x = 227.16 × 115.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.58x = 26,230.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,230.17/164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.38

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