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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.83, 227.23 and 111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.83, 227.23 and 111.65 is: 153.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.83 : 227.23 = 111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.83/227.23 = 111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.83x = 227.23 × 111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.83x = 25,368.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,368.81/164.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.91

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