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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.47, 335.94 and 164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.47, 335.94 and 164.80 is: 227.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.47 : 335.94 = 164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.47/335.94 = 164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.47x = 335.94 × 164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.47x = 55,361.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,361.25/243.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.38

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