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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.83, 348.72 and 167.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.83, 348.72 and 167.63 is: 251.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.83 : 348.72 = 167.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.83/348.72 = 167.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.83x = 348.72 × 167.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.83x = 58,456.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,456.81/232.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.07

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