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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.29, 335.68 and 164.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.29, 335.68 and 164.61 is: 227.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.29 : 335.68 = 164.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.29/335.68 = 164.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.29x = 335.68 × 164.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.29x = 55,255.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,255.87/243.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.12

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