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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.29, 323.12 and 164.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.29, 323.12 and 164.30 is: 226.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.29 : 323.12 = 164.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.29/323.12 = 164.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.29x = 323.12 × 164.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.29x = 53,087.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,087.41/234.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.59

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