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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.32, 348.45 and 167.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.32, 348.45 and 167.62 is: 251.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.32 : 348.45 = 167.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.32/348.45 = 167.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.32x = 348.45 × 167.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.32x = 58,407.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,407.29/232.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.41

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