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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.27, 317.66 and 164.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.27, 317.66 and 164.81 is: 227.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.27 : 317.66 = 164.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.27/317.66 = 164.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.27x = 317.66 × 164.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.27x = 52,355.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,355.04/230.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.36

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