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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.74, 316.88 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.74, 316.88 and 164.28 is: 226.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.74 : 316.88 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.74/316.88 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.74x = 316.88 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.74x = 52,057.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,057.05/229.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.59

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