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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.08, 351.18 and 165.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.08, 351.18 and 165.74 is: 248.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.08 : 351.18 = 165.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.08/351.18 = 165.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.08x = 351.18 × 165.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.08x = 58,204.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,204.57/234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.65

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