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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.37, 323.08 and 164.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.37, 323.08 and 164.21 is: 226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.37 : 323.08 = 164.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.37/323.08 = 164.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.37x = 323.08 × 164.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.37x = 53,051.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,051.86/234.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.36

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