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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.82, 318.53 and 164.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.82, 318.53 and 164.55 is: 227.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.82 : 318.53 = 164.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.82/318.53 = 164.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.82x = 318.53 × 164.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.82x = 52,413.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,413.29/230.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.07

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