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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.91, 344.87 and 164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.91, 344.87 and 164.76 is: 247.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.91 : 344.87 = 164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.91/344.87 = 164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.91x = 344.87 × 164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.91x = 56,821.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,821.19/229.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.14

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