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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.74, 227.32 and 94.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.74, 227.32 and 94.80 is: 130.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.74 : 227.32 = 94.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.74/227.32 = 94.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.74x = 227.32 × 94.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.74x = 21,551.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,551.08/164.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.82

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