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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.98, 351.16 and 165.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.98, 351.16 and 165.57 is: 248.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.98 : 351.16 = 165.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.98/351.16 = 165.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.98x = 351.16 × 165.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.98x = 58,139.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,139.83/233.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.48

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