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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.96, 317.25 and 164.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.96, 317.25 and 164.56 is: 227.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.96 : 317.25 = 164.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.96/317.25 = 164.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.96x = 317.25 × 164.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.96x = 52,206.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,206.66/229.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.02

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