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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.45, 318.71 and 165.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.45, 318.71 and 165.84 is: 228.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.45 : 318.71 = 165.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.45/318.71 = 165.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.45x = 318.71 × 165.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.45x = 52,854.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,854.87/231.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.36

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