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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.67, 318.24 and 165.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.67, 318.24 and 165.06 is: 227.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.67 : 318.24 = 165.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.67/318.24 = 165.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.67x = 318.24 × 165.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.67x = 52,528.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,528.69/230.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.72

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