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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.11, 348.21 and 164.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.11, 348.21 and 164.07 is: 246.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.11 : 348.21 = 164.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.11/348.21 = 164.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.11x = 348.21 × 164.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.11x = 57,129.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,129.07/232.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.13

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