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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.48, 346.51 and 166.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.48, 346.51 and 166.48 is: 249.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.48 : 346.51 = 166.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.48/346.51 = 166.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.48x = 346.51 × 166.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.48x = 57,686.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,686.33/231.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.21

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