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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.93, 227.90 and 118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.93, 227.90 and 118.22 is: 163.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.93 : 227.90 = 118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.93/227.90 = 118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.93x = 227.90 × 118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.93x = 26,941.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,941.75/164.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.35

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