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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.76, 227.47 and 125.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.76, 227.47 and 125.42 is: 173.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.76 : 227.47 = 125.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.76/227.47 = 125.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.76x = 227.47 × 125.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.76x = 28,529.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,529.29/164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.16

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