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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.62, 346.07 and 165.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.62, 346.07 and 165.55 is: 248.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.62 : 346.07 = 165.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.62/346.07 = 165.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.62x = 346.07 × 165.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.62x = 57,292.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,292.11/230.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.43

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