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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.84, 227.18 and 115.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.84, 227.18 and 115.64 is: 159.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.84 : 227.18 = 115.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.84/227.18 = 115.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.84x = 227.18 × 115.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.84x = 26,271.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,271.10/164.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.37

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