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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.20, 318.97 and 165.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.20, 318.97 and 165.59 is: 228.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.20 : 318.97 = 165.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.20/318.97 = 165.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.20x = 318.97 × 165.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.20x = 52,818.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,818.24/231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.45

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