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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.70, 344.17 and 164.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.70, 344.17 and 164.37 is: 246.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.70 : 344.17 = 164.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.70/344.17 = 164.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.70x = 344.17 × 164.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.70x = 56,570.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,570.81/229.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.28

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