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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.82, 227.66 and 128.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.82, 227.66 and 128.44 is: 177.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.82 : 227.66 = 128.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.82/227.66 = 128.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.82x = 227.66 × 128.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.82x = 29,240.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,240.65/164.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.41

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