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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.35, 417.23 and 164.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.35, 417.23 and 164.35 is: 226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.35 : 417.23 = 164.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.35/417.23 = 164.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.35x = 417.23 × 164.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.35x = 68,571.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,571.12/302.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.80

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