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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.49, 349.96 and 164.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.49, 349.96 and 164.64 is: 246.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.49 : 349.96 = 164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.49/349.96 = 164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.49x = 349.96 × 164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.49x = 57,617.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,617.41/233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.77

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