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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.74, 421.92 and 165.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.74, 421.92 and 165.85 is: 228.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.74 : 421.92 = 165.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.74/421.92 = 165.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.74x = 421.92 × 165.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.74x = 69,976.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,976.23/305.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.88

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