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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.76, 227.34 and 94.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.76, 227.34 and 94.82 is: 130.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.76 : 227.34 = 94.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.76/227.34 = 94.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.76x = 227.34 × 94.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.76x = 21,555.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,555.57/164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.83

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