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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.32, 351.09 and 165.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.32, 351.09 and 165.71 is: 248.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.32 : 351.09 = 165.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.32/351.09 = 165.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.32x = 351.09 × 165.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.32x = 58,177.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,177.37/234.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.28

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