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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.97, 227.51 and 118.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.97, 227.51 and 118.65 is: 163.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.97 : 227.51 = 118.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.97/227.51 = 118.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.97x = 227.51 × 118.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.97x = 26,993.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,993.50/164.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.63

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