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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.55, 335.87 and 164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.55, 335.87 and 164.88 is: 227.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.55 : 335.87 = 164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.55/335.87 = 164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.55x = 335.87 × 164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.55x = 55,378.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,378.25/243.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.38

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