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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.44, 329.04 and 164.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.44, 329.04 and 164.73 is: 227.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.44 : 329.04 = 164.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.44/329.04 = 164.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.44x = 329.04 × 164.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.44x = 54,202.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,202.76/238.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.32

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