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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.04, 348.23 and 167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.04, 348.23 and 167.74 is: 250.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.04 : 348.23 = 167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.04/348.23 = 167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.04x = 348.23 × 167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.04x = 58,411.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,411.65/233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.65

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