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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.96, 227.66 and 115.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.96, 227.66 and 115.86 is: 159.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.96 : 227.66 = 115.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.96/227.66 = 115.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.96x = 227.66 × 115.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.96x = 26,376.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,376.11/164.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.90

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