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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.54, 335.88 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.54, 335.88 and 164.70 is: 227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.54 : 335.88 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.54/335.88 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.54x = 335.88 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.54x = 55,319.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,319.44/243.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.15

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