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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.70, 227.27 and 94.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.70, 227.27 and 94.73 is: 130.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.70 : 227.27 = 94.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.70/227.27 = 94.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.70x = 227.27 × 94.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.70x = 21,528.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,528.39/164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.71

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