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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.65, 351.49 and 165.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.65, 351.49 and 165.95 is: 248.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.65 : 351.49 = 165.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.65/351.49 = 165.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.65x = 351.49 × 165.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.65x = 58,329.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,329.22/234.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.58

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