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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.09, 307.76 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.09, 307.76 and 164.16 is: 226.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.09 : 307.76 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.09/307.76 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.09x = 307.76 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.09x = 50,521.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,521.06/223.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.46

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