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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.83, 323.93 and 164.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.83, 323.93 and 164.99 is: 227.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.83 : 323.93 = 164.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.83/323.93 = 164.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.83x = 323.93 × 164.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.83x = 53,446.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,446.43/234.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.59

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