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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.74, 227.31 and 94.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.74, 227.31 and 94.78 is: 130.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.74 : 227.31 = 94.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.74/227.31 = 94.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.74x = 227.31 × 94.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.74x = 21,544.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,544.44/164.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.78

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