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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.97, 351.06 and 165.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.97, 351.06 and 165.33 is: 248.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.97 : 351.06 = 165.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.97/351.06 = 165.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.97x = 351.06 × 165.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.97x = 58,040.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,040.75/233.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.07

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