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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229, 343.74 and 164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229, 343.74 and 164.20 is: 246.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229 : 343.74 = 164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229/343.74 = 164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229x = 343.74 × 164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229x = 56,442.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,442.11/229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.47

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