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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.55, 349.79 and 164.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.55, 349.79 and 164.84 is: 246.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.55 : 349.79 = 164.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.55/349.79 = 164.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.55x = 349.79 × 164.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.55x = 57,656.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,656.81/233.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.87

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