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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.60, 226.94 and 120.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.60, 226.94 and 120.86 is: 166.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.60 : 226.94 = 120.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.60/226.94 = 120.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.60x = 226.94 × 120.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.60x = 27,427.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,427.97/164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.63

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