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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.70, 227.24 and 112.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.70, 227.24 and 112.15 is: 154.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.70 : 227.24 = 112.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.70/227.24 = 112.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.70x = 227.24 × 112.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.70x = 25,484.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,484.41/164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.73

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