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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.71, 317.42 and 164.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.71, 317.42 and 164.10 is: 226.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.71 : 317.42 = 164.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.71/317.42 = 164.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.71x = 317.42 × 164.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.71x = 52,088.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,088.62/229.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.76

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