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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.63, 227.17 and 90.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.63, 227.17 and 90.95 is: 125.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.63 : 227.17 = 90.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.63/227.17 = 90.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.63x = 227.17 × 90.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.63x = 20,660.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,660.66/164.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.50

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