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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 323.92 and 164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 323.92 and 164.80 is: 227.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 323.92 = 164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/323.92 = 164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 323.92 × 164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 53,382.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,382.02/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.43

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