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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.87, 227.52 and 123.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.87, 227.52 and 123.35 is: 170.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.87 : 227.52 = 123.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.87/227.52 = 123.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.87x = 227.52 × 123.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.87x = 28,063.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,063.45/164.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.22

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