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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.80, 235.04 and 165.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.80, 235.04 and 165.80 is: 235.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.80 : 235.04 = 165.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.80/235.04 = 165.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.80x = 235.04 × 165.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.80x = 38,969.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,969.63/165.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.04

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