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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.95, 316.64 and 164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.95, 316.64 and 164.34 is: 226.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.95 : 316.64 = 164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.95/316.64 = 164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.95x = 316.64 × 164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.95x = 52,037.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,037.03/229.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.30

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