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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.88, 226.92 and 127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.88, 226.92 and 127.88 is: 176.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.88 : 226.92 = 127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.88/226.92 = 127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.88x = 226.92 × 127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.88x = 29,018.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,018.53/164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.00

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