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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.76, 346.34 and 165.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.76, 346.34 and 165.82 is: 248.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.76 : 346.34 = 165.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.76/346.34 = 165.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.76x = 346.34 × 165.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.76x = 57,430.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,430.10/230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.87

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