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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.06, 317.36 and 164.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.06, 317.36 and 164.45 is: 226.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.06 : 317.36 = 164.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.06/317.36 = 164.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.06x = 317.36 × 164.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.06x = 52,187.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,187.44/230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.85

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