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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.63, 227.24 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.63, 227.24 and 112.88 is: 155.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.63 : 227.24 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.63/227.24 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.63x = 227.24 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.63x = 25,649.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,649.15/164.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.80

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