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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.64, 317.94 and 165.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.64, 317.94 and 165.04 is: 227.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.64 : 317.94 = 165.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.64/317.94 = 165.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.64x = 317.94 × 165.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.64x = 52,472.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,472.82/230.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.51

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