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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.61, 226.87 and 120.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.61, 226.87 and 120.87 is: 166.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.61 : 226.87 = 120.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.61/226.87 = 120.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.61x = 226.87 × 120.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.61x = 27,421.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,421.78/164.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.59

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