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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.04, 346.02 and 165.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.04, 346.02 and 165.43 is: 247.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.04 : 346.02 = 165.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.04/346.02 = 165.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.04x = 346.02 × 165.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.04x = 57,242.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,242.09/231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.76

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