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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.86, 227.64 and 132.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.86, 227.64 and 132.34 is: 182.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.86 : 227.64 = 132.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.86/227.64 = 132.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.86x = 227.64 × 132.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.86x = 30,125.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,125.88/164.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.74

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