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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.55, 347.02 and 167.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.55, 347.02 and 167.35 is: 250.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.55 : 347.02 = 167.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.55/347.02 = 167.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.55x = 347.02 × 167.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.55x = 58,073.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,073.80/231.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.80

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