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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.79, 227.17 and 146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.79, 227.17 and 146.36 is: 201.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.79 : 227.17 = 146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.79/227.17 = 146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.79x = 227.17 × 146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.79x = 33,249.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,249.35/164.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.77

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