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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.64, 227.07 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.64, 227.07 and 115.50 is: 159.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.64 : 227.07 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.64/227.07 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.64x = 227.07 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.64x = 26,226.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,226.59/164.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.30

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