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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.07, 317.30 and 164.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.07, 317.30 and 164.87 is: 227.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.07 : 317.30 = 164.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.07/317.30 = 164.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.07x = 317.30 × 164.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.07x = 52,311.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,311.66/230.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.37

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