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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.82, 227.61 and 132.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.82, 227.61 and 132.15 is: 182.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.82 : 227.61 = 132.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.82/227.61 = 132.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.82x = 227.61 × 132.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.82x = 30,078.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,078.66/164.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.49

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