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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.12, 335.12 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.12, 335.12 and 164.28 is: 226.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.12 : 335.12 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.12/335.12 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.12x = 335.12 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.12x = 55,053.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,053.51/243.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.45

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