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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.52, 346.74 and 167.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.52, 346.74 and 167.08 is: 250.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.52 : 346.74 = 167.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.52/346.74 = 167.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.52x = 346.74 × 167.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.52x = 57,933.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,933.32/231.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.23

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