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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.84, 227.49 and 162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.84, 227.49 and 162.80 is: 224.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.84 : 227.49 = 162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.84/227.49 = 162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.84x = 227.49 × 162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.84x = 37,035.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,035.37/164.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.67

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