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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.64, 226.83 and 127.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.64, 226.83 and 127.74 is: 175.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.64 : 226.83 = 127.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.64/226.83 = 127.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.64x = 226.83 × 127.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.64x = 28,975.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,975.26/164.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.99

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