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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.69, 349.26 and 164.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.69, 349.26 and 164.02 is: 246.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.69 : 349.26 = 164.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.69/349.26 = 164.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.69x = 349.26 × 164.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.69x = 57,285.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,285.63/232.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.19

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