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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.91, 346.37 and 165.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.91, 346.37 and 165.76 is: 248.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.91 : 346.37 = 165.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.91/346.37 = 165.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.91x = 346.37 × 165.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.91x = 57,414.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,414.29/230.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.64

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