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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.90, 232.08 and 164.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.90, 232.08 and 164.90 is: 232.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.90 : 232.08 = 164.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.90/232.08 = 164.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.90x = 232.08 × 164.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.90x = 38,269.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,269.99/164.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.08

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