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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.93, 325.24 and 165.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.93, 325.24 and 165.78 is: 228.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.93 : 325.24 = 165.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.93/325.24 = 165.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.93x = 325.24 × 165.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.93x = 53,916.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,916.66/235.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.53

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