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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.76, 349.35 and 167.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.76, 349.35 and 167.81 is: 251.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.76 : 349.35 = 167.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.76/349.35 = 167.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.76x = 349.35 × 167.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.76x = 58,624.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,624.42/232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.87

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