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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.16, 347.96 and 166.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.16, 347.96 and 166.82 is: 250.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.16 : 347.96 = 166.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.16/347.96 = 166.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.16x = 347.96 × 166.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.16x = 58,046.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,046.69/232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.03

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