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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.14, 346.70 and 165.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.14, 346.70 and 165.75 is: 248.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.14 : 346.70 = 165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.14/346.70 = 165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.14x = 346.70 × 165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.14x = 57,465.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,465.94/231.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.63

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