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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.76, 350.86 and 165.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.76, 350.86 and 165.04 is: 247.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.76 : 350.86 = 165.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.76/350.86 = 165.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.76x = 350.86 × 165.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.76x = 57,905.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,905.93/233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.72

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