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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.82, 227.52 and 129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.82, 227.52 and 129.94 is: 179.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.82 : 227.52 = 129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.82/227.52 = 129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.82x = 227.52 × 129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.82x = 29,563.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,563.95/164.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.37

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