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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.28, 323.42 and 164.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.28, 323.42 and 164.49 is: 227.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.28 : 323.42 = 164.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.28/323.42 = 164.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.28x = 323.42 × 164.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.28x = 53,199.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,199.36/234.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.08

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