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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.97, 349.06 and 164.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.97, 349.06 and 164.37 is: 246.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.97 : 349.06 = 164.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.97/349.06 = 164.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.97x = 349.06 × 164.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.97x = 57,372.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,372.43/232.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.27

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