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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.64, 227.32 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.64, 227.32 and 133.92 is: 184.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.64 : 227.32 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.64/227.32 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.64x = 227.32 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.64x = 30,442.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,442.69/164.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.90

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