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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.90, 227.56 and 123.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.90, 227.56 and 123.64 is: 170.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.90 : 227.56 = 123.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.90/227.56 = 123.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.90x = 227.56 × 123.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.90x = 28,135.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,135.52/164.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.62

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