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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.85, 227.34 and 118.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.85, 227.34 and 118.25 is: 163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.85 : 227.34 = 118.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.85/227.34 = 118.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.85x = 227.34 × 118.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.85x = 26,882.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,882.96/164.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.08

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