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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.12, 322.95 and 164.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.12, 322.95 and 164.22 is: 226.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.12 : 322.95 = 164.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.12/322.95 = 164.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.12x = 322.95 × 164.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.12x = 53,034.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,034.85/234.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.53

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