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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.01, 335.63 and 164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.01, 335.63 and 164.20 is: 226.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.01 : 335.63 = 164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.01/335.63 = 164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.01x = 335.63 × 164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.01x = 55,110.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,110.45/243.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.78

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