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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.80, 348.48 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.80, 348.48 and 167.76 is: 251.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.80 : 348.48 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.80/348.48 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.80x = 348.48 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.80x = 58,461.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,461.00/232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.12

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