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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.88, 227.70 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.88, 227.70 and 132.32 is: 182.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.88 : 227.70 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.88/227.70 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.88x = 227.70 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.88x = 30,129.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,129.26/164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.73

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