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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.76, 227.13 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.76, 227.13 and 133.80 is: 184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.76 : 227.13 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.76/227.13 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.76x = 227.13 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.76x = 30,389.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,389.99/164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.45

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