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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.42, 325.32 and 165.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.42, 325.32 and 165.76 is: 229.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.42 : 325.32 = 165.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.42/325.32 = 165.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.42x = 325.32 × 165.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.42x = 53,925.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,925.04/235.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.06

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