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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.55, 317.97 and 165.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.55, 317.97 and 165.12 is: 227.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.55 : 317.97 = 165.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.55/317.97 = 165.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.55x = 317.97 × 165.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.55x = 52,503.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,503.21/230.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.73

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