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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.76, 348.76 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.76, 348.76 and 164.16 is: 245.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.76 : 348.76 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.76/348.76 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.76x = 348.76 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.76x = 57,253.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,253.19/232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.97

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