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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.96, 348.90 and 167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.96, 348.90 and 167.55 is: 250.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.96 : 348.90 = 167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.96/348.90 = 167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.96x = 348.90 × 167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.96x = 58,458.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,458.20/232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.94

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