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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.74, 227.41 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.74, 227.41 and 112.56 is: 155.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.74 : 227.41 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.74/227.41 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.74x = 227.41 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.74x = 25,597.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,597.27/164.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.38

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