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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.76, 227.28 and 112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.76, 227.28 and 112.20 is: 154.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.76 : 227.28 = 112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.76/227.28 = 112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.76x = 227.28 × 112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.76x = 25,500.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,500.82/164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.78

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