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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.84, 227.44 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.84, 227.44 and 112.28 is: 154.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.84 : 227.44 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.84/227.44 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.84x = 227.44 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.84x = 25,536.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,536.96/164.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.92

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