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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234, 323.16 and 165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234, 323.16 and 165.36 is: 228.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234 : 323.16 = 165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234/323.16 = 165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234x = 323.16 × 165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234x = 53,437.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,437.74/234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.37

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