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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.62, 349.23 and 164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.62, 349.23 and 164.18 is: 246.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.62 : 349.23 = 164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.62/349.23 = 164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.62x = 349.23 × 164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.62x = 57,334.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,334.84/232.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.47

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