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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.56, 318.05 and 164.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.56, 318.05 and 164.95 is: 227.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.56 : 318.05 = 164.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.56/318.05 = 164.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.56x = 318.05 × 164.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.56x = 52,462.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,462.35/230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.54

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