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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.96, 227.46 and 115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.96, 227.46 and 115.88 is: 159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.96 : 227.46 = 115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.96/227.46 = 115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.96x = 227.46 × 115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.96x = 26,358.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,358.06/164.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.78

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