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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.60, 226.90 and 129.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.60, 226.90 and 129.56 is: 178.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.60 : 226.90 = 129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.60/226.90 = 129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.60x = 226.90 × 129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.60x = 29,396.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,396.19/164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.59

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