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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.48, 323.49 and 164.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.48, 323.49 and 164.64 is: 227.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.48 : 323.49 = 164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.48/323.49 = 164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.48x = 323.49 × 164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.48x = 53,259.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,259.39/234.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.14

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