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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.66, 226.79 and 123.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.66, 226.79 and 123.14 is: 169.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.66 : 226.79 = 123.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.66/226.79 = 123.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.66x = 226.79 × 123.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.66x = 27,925.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,925.17/164.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.60

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