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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.88, 227.64 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.88, 227.64 and 123.36 is: 170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.88 : 227.64 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.88/227.64 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.88x = 227.64 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.88x = 28,081.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,081.67/164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.32

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