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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.66, 227.25 and 118.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.66, 227.25 and 118.13 is: 163.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.66 : 227.25 = 118.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.66/227.25 = 118.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.66x = 227.25 × 118.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.66x = 26,843.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,843.91/164.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.03

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