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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.62, 316.29 and 164.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.62, 316.29 and 164.01 is: 225.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.62 : 316.29 = 164.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.62/316.29 = 164.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.62x = 316.29 × 164.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.62x = 51,874.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,874.72/229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.92

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