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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.47, 347.76 and 167.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.47, 347.76 and 167.67 is: 250.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.47 : 347.76 = 167.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.47/347.76 = 167.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.47x = 347.76 × 167.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.47x = 58,308.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,308.92/232.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.82

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