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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.81, 227.27 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.81, 227.27 and 124.92 is: 172.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.81 : 227.27 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.81/227.27 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.81x = 227.27 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.81x = 28,390.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,390.88/164.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.26

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