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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.77, 227.51 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.77, 227.51 and 123.50 is: 170.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.77 : 227.51 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.77/227.51 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.77x = 227.51 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.77x = 28,097.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,097.49/164.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.53

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