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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.16, 318.90 and 165.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.16, 318.90 and 165.64 is: 228.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.16 : 318.90 = 165.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.16/318.90 = 165.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.16x = 318.90 × 165.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.16x = 52,822.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,822.60/231.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.51

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