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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.24, 345.17 and 165.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.24, 345.17 and 165.20 is: 247.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.24 : 345.17 = 165.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.24/345.17 = 165.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.24x = 345.17 × 165.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.24x = 57,019.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,019.53/230.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.66

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