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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.89, 227.98 and 128.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.89, 227.98 and 128.04 is: 177.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.89 : 227.98 = 128.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.89/227.98 = 128.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.89x = 227.98 × 128.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.89x = 29,190.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,190.56/164.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.03

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