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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.76, 227.04 and 134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.76, 227.04 and 134.79 is: 185.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.76 : 227.04 = 134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.76/227.04 = 134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.76x = 227.04 × 134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.76x = 30,602.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,602.72/164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.74

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