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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.66, 323.61 and 164.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.66, 323.61 and 164.69 is: 227.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.66 : 323.61 = 164.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.66/323.61 = 164.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.66x = 323.61 × 164.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.66x = 53,293.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,293.71/234.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.11

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