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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.88, 349.31 and 167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.88, 349.31 and 167.94 is: 251.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.88 : 349.31 = 167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.88/349.31 = 167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.88x = 349.31 × 167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.88x = 58,663.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,663.54/232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.91

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