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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.80, 227.44 and 129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.80, 227.44 and 129.84 is: 179.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.80 : 227.44 = 129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.80/227.44 = 129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.80x = 227.44 × 129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.80x = 29,530.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,530.81/164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.19

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