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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.95, 227.44 and 115.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.95, 227.44 and 115.87 is: 159.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.95 : 227.44 = 115.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.95/227.44 = 115.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.95x = 227.44 × 115.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.95x = 26,353.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,353.47/164.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.77

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