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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.99, 227.91 and 128.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.99, 227.91 and 128.57 is: 177.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.99 : 227.91 = 128.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.99/227.91 = 128.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.99x = 227.91 × 128.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.99x = 29,302.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,302.39/164.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.60

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