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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.88, 227.66 and 109.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.88, 227.66 and 109.71 is: 151.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.88 : 227.66 = 109.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.88/227.66 = 109.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.88x = 227.66 × 109.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.88x = 24,976.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,976.03/164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.48

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