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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.69, 344.35 and 164.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.69, 344.35 and 164.53 is: 246.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.69 : 344.35 = 164.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.69/344.35 = 164.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.69x = 344.35 × 164.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.69x = 56,656.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,656.54/229.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.67

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