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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.67, 227.26 and 115.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.67, 227.26 and 115.67 is: 159.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.67 : 227.26 = 115.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.67/227.26 = 115.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.67x = 227.26 × 115.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.67x = 26,287.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,287.16/164.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.64

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