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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.95, 227.28 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.95, 227.28 and 118.26 is: 162.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.95 : 227.28 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.95/227.28 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.95x = 227.28 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.95x = 26,878.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,878.13/164.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.95

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