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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.64, 329.27 and 164.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.64, 329.27 and 164.93 is: 227.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.64 : 329.27 = 164.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.64/329.27 = 164.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.64x = 329.27 × 164.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.64x = 54,304.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,304.85/238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.56

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