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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.25, 351.39 and 165.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.25, 351.39 and 165.85 is: 248.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.25 : 351.39 = 165.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.25/351.39 = 165.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.25x = 351.39 × 165.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.25x = 58,277.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,277.20/234.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.78

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