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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.60, 227.16 and 115.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.60, 227.16 and 115.39 is: 159.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.60 : 227.16 = 115.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.60/227.16 = 115.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.60x = 227.16 × 115.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.60x = 26,211.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,211.99/164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.25

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