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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.05, 324.03 and 164.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.05, 324.03 and 164.89 is: 227.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.05 : 324.03 = 164.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.05/324.03 = 164.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.05x = 324.03 × 164.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.05x = 53,428.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,428.90/235.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.31

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