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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.22, 343.70 and 164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.22, 343.70 and 164.18 is: 246.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.22 : 343.70 = 164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.22/343.70 = 164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.22x = 343.70 × 164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.22x = 56,427.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,427.36/229.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.18

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