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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.66, 227.22 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.66, 227.22 and 135.50 is: 186.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.66 : 227.22 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.66/227.22 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.66x = 227.22 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.66x = 30,788.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,788.31/164.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.98

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