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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.61, 227.27 and 109.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.61, 227.27 and 109.46 is: 151.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.61 : 227.27 = 109.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.61/227.27 = 109.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.61x = 227.27 × 109.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.61x = 24,877.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,877.82/164.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.13

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