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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.60, 226.83 and 117.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.60, 226.83 and 117.89 is: 162.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.60 : 226.83 = 117.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.60/226.83 = 117.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.60x = 226.83 × 117.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.60x = 26,740.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,740.72/164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.46

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