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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.26, 335.80 and 164.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.26, 335.80 and 164.63 is: 227.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.26 : 335.80 = 164.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.26/335.80 = 164.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.26x = 335.80 × 164.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.26x = 55,280.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,280.66/243.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.25

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