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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.89, 348.95 and 164.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.89, 348.95 and 164.08 is: 245.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.89 : 348.95 = 164.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.89/348.95 = 164.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.89x = 348.95 × 164.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.89x = 57,256.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,256.56/232.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.85

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