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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.49, 317.68 and 164.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.49, 317.68 and 164.10 is: 226.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.49 : 317.68 = 164.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.49/317.68 = 164.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.49x = 317.68 × 164.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.49x = 52,131.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,131.29/230.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.18

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