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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.93, 324.34 and 165.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.93, 324.34 and 165.21 is: 228.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.93 : 324.34 = 165.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.93/324.34 = 165.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.93x = 324.34 × 165.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.93x = 53,584.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,584.21/234.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.09

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