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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.66, 324.99 and 165.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.66, 324.99 and 165.69 is: 228.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.66 : 324.99 = 165.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.66/324.99 = 165.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.66x = 324.99 × 165.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.66x = 53,847.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,847.59/235.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.50

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