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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.93, 318.39 and 163.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.93, 318.39 and 163.49 is: 225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.93 : 318.39 = 163.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.93/318.39 = 163.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.93x = 318.39 × 163.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.93x = 52,053.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,053.58/230.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.41

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