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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234, 322.92 and 165.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234, 322.92 and 165.04 is: 227.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234 : 322.92 = 165.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234/322.92 = 165.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234x = 322.92 × 165.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234x = 53,294.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,294.72/234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.76

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