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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230, 317.20 and 164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230, 317.20 and 164.36 is: 226.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230 : 317.20 = 164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230/317.20 = 164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230x = 317.20 × 164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230x = 52,134.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,134.99/230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.67

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