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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.15, 348.84 and 164.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.15, 348.84 and 164.84 is: 246.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.15 : 348.84 = 164.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.15/348.84 = 164.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.15x = 348.84 × 164.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.15x = 57,501.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,501.04/233.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.63

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