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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.63, 227.25 and 115.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.63, 227.25 and 115.63 is: 159.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.63 : 227.25 = 115.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.63/227.25 = 115.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.63x = 227.25 × 115.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.63x = 26,276.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,276.35/164.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.61

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