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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.70, 227 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.70, 227 and 133.50 is: 184.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.70 : 227 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.70/227 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.70x = 227 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.70x = 30,304.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,304.50/164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.00

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