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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.84, 227.26 and 118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.84, 227.26 and 118.28 is: 163.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.84 : 227.26 = 118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.84/227.26 = 118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.84x = 227.26 × 118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.84x = 26,880.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,880.31/164.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.07

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