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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.91, 348.98 and 164.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.91, 348.98 and 164.10 is: 245.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.91 : 348.98 = 164.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.91/348.98 = 164.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.91x = 348.98 × 164.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.91x = 57,267.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,267.47/232.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.87

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