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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.02, 323.07 and 164.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.02, 323.07 and 164.14 is: 226.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.02 : 323.07 = 164.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.02/323.07 = 164.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.02x = 323.07 × 164.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.02x = 53,027.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,027.29/234.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.59

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