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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.54, 329.32 and 164.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.54, 329.32 and 164.97 is: 227.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.54 : 329.32 = 164.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.54/329.32 = 164.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.54x = 329.32 × 164.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.54x = 54,327.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,327.92/238.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.75

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