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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.70, 227.43 and 120.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.70, 227.43 and 120.69 is: 166.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.70 : 227.43 = 120.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.70/227.43 = 120.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.70x = 227.43 × 120.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.70x = 27,448.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,448.53/164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.66

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