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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.97, 323.94 and 164.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.97, 323.94 and 164.91 is: 227.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.97 : 323.94 = 164.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.97/323.94 = 164.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.97x = 323.94 × 164.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.97x = 53,420.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,420.95/234.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.35

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