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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.81, 227.38 and 115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.81, 227.38 and 115.04 is: 158.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.81 : 227.38 = 115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.81/227.38 = 115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.81x = 227.38 × 115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.81x = 26,157.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,157.80/164.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.71

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