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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.88, 227.48 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.88, 227.48 and 123.52 is: 170.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.88 : 227.48 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.88/227.48 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.88x = 227.48 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.88x = 28,098.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,098.33/164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.42

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