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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233, 349.21 and 164.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233, 349.21 and 164.15 is: 246.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233 : 349.21 = 164.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233/349.21 = 164.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233x = 349.21 × 164.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233x = 57,322.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,322.82/233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.02

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