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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.80, 227.60 and 125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.80, 227.60 and 125.60 is: 173.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.80 : 227.60 = 125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.80/227.60 = 125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.80x = 227.60 × 125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.80x = 28,586.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,586.56/164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.46

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