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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.70, 227.10 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.70, 227.10 and 140.22 is: 193.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.70 : 227.10 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.70/227.10 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.70x = 227.10 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.70x = 31,843.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,843.96/164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.35

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