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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.96, 227.42 and 129.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.96, 227.42 and 129.85 is: 179.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.96 : 227.42 = 129.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.96/227.42 = 129.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.96x = 227.42 × 129.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.96x = 29,530.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,530.49/164.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.02

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