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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.64, 226.96 and 131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.64, 226.96 and 131.84 is: 181.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.64 : 226.96 = 131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.64/226.96 = 131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.64x = 226.96 × 131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.64x = 29,922.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,922.41/164.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.74

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