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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.53, 335.95 and 164.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.53, 335.95 and 164.85 is: 227.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.53 : 335.95 = 164.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.53/335.95 = 164.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.53x = 335.95 × 164.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.53x = 55,381.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,381.88/243.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.41

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