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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.40, 318.03 and 164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.40, 318.03 and 164.94 is: 227.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.40 : 318.03 = 164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.40/318.03 = 164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.40x = 318.03 × 164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.40x = 52,455.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,455.87/230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.67

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