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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.07, 324.26 and 165.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.07, 324.26 and 165.10 is: 227.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.07 : 324.26 = 165.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.07/324.26 = 165.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.07x = 324.26 × 165.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.07x = 53,533.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,533.70/235.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.74

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