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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.23, 351.05 and 165.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.23, 351.05 and 165.77 is: 248.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.23 : 351.05 = 165.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.23/351.05 = 165.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.23x = 351.05 × 165.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.23x = 58,193.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,193.10/234.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.45

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