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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.73, 227.66 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.73, 227.66 and 135.18 is: 186.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.73 : 227.66 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.73/227.66 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.73x = 227.66 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.73x = 30,774.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,774.40/164.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.81

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