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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.86, 318.72 and 165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.86, 318.72 and 165.52 is: 228.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.86 : 318.72 = 165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.86/318.72 = 165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.86x = 318.72 × 165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.86x = 52,754.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,754.53/230.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.51

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