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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.93, 227.49 and 121.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.93, 227.49 and 121.19 is: 167.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.93 : 227.49 = 121.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.93/227.49 = 121.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.93x = 227.49 × 121.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.93x = 27,569.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,569.51/164.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.16

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