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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.70, 227.34 and 129.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.70, 227.34 and 129.74 is: 179.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.70 : 227.34 = 129.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.70/227.34 = 129.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.70x = 227.34 × 129.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.70x = 29,493.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,493.95/164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.08

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