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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.15, 348.47 and 167.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.15, 348.47 and 167.23 is: 251.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.15 : 348.47 = 167.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.15/348.47 = 167.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.15x = 348.47 × 167.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.15x = 58,274.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,274.64/232.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.02

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