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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.85, 227.29 and 121.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.85, 227.29 and 121.11 is: 166.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.85 : 227.29 = 121.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.85/227.29 = 121.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.85x = 227.29 × 121.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.85x = 27,527.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,527.09/164.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.98

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