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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.40, 348.06 and 167.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.40, 348.06 and 167.48 is: 250.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.40 : 348.06 = 167.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.40/348.06 = 167.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.40x = 348.06 × 167.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.40x = 58,293.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,293.09/232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.83

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