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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.23, 364.48 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.23, 364.48 and 164.70 is: 227.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.23 : 364.48 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.23/364.48 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.23x = 364.48 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.23x = 60,029.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,029.86/264.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.19

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