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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.08, 349.23 and 164.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.08, 349.23 and 164.27 is: 246.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.08 : 349.23 = 164.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.08/349.23 = 164.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.08x = 349.23 × 164.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.08x = 57,366.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,366.27/233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.13

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