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Finding the Third Proportional to 164 and 231.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 164 and 231.50 is: 326.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164 : 231.50 = 231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164/231.50 = 231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164x = 231.50 × 231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164x = 53,592.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,592.25/164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.78

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