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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.05, 348.05 and 166.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.05, 348.05 and 166.83 is: 250.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.05 : 348.05 = 166.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.05/348.05 = 166.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.05x = 348.05 × 166.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.05x = 58,064.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,064.35/232.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.22

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