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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.51, 349.88 and 164.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.51, 349.88 and 164.92 is: 247.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.51 : 349.88 = 164.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.51/349.88 = 164.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.51x = 349.88 × 164.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.51x = 57,701.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,701.75/233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.10

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