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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.24, 347.40 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.24, 347.40 and 167.52 is: 251.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.24 : 347.40 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.24/347.40 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.24x = 347.40 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.24x = 58,196.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,196.45/231.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.67

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