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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.66, 316.92 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.66, 316.92 and 164.32 is: 226.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.66 : 316.92 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.66/316.92 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.66x = 316.92 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.66x = 52,076.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,076.29/229.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.75

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