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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.88, 349.11 and 164.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.88, 349.11 and 164.03 is: 245.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.88 : 349.11 = 164.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.88/349.11 = 164.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.88x = 349.11 × 164.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.88x = 57,262.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,262.77/232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.89

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