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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.69, 349.14 and 164.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.69, 349.14 and 164.65 is: 247.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.69 : 349.14 = 164.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.69/349.14 = 164.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.69x = 349.14 × 164.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.69x = 57,484.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,484.16/232.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.05

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