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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.79, 227.19 and 115.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.79, 227.19 and 115.65 is: 159.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.79 : 227.19 = 115.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.79/227.19 = 115.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.79x = 227.19 × 115.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.79x = 26,274.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,274.52/164.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.44

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