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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.72, 350.67 and 165.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.72, 350.67 and 165.68 is: 248.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.72 : 350.67 = 165.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.72/350.67 = 165.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.72x = 350.67 × 165.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.72x = 58,099.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,099.01/233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.58

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