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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.88, 346.56 and 165.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.88, 346.56 and 165.92 is: 249.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.88 : 346.56 = 165.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.88/346.56 = 165.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.88x = 346.56 × 165.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.88x = 57,501.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,501.24/230.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.05

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