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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.63, 323.67 and 164.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.63, 323.67 and 164.55 is: 227.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.63 : 323.67 = 164.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.63/323.67 = 164.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.63x = 323.67 × 164.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.63x = 53,259.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,259.90/234.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.00

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