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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.73, 227.40 and 112.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.73, 227.40 and 112.35 is: 155.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.73 : 227.40 = 112.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.73/227.40 = 112.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.73x = 227.40 × 112.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.73x = 25,548.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,548.39/164.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.09

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