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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.69, 227.56 and 122.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.69, 227.56 and 122.84 is: 169.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.69 : 227.56 = 122.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.69/227.56 = 122.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.69x = 227.56 × 122.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.69x = 27,953.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,953.47/164.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.73

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