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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.60, 349.11 and 167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.60, 349.11 and 167.74 is: 251.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.60 : 349.11 = 167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.60/349.11 = 167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.60x = 349.11 × 167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.60x = 58,559.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,559.71/232.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.76

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