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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.96, 347.16 and 167.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.96, 347.16 and 167.12 is: 251.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.96 : 347.16 = 167.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.96/347.16 = 167.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.96x = 347.16 × 167.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.96x = 58,017.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,017.38/230.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.20

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