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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.29, 349.71 and 167.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.29, 349.71 and 167.35 is: 250.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.29 : 349.71 = 167.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.29/349.71 = 167.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.29x = 349.71 × 167.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.29x = 58,523.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,523.97/233.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.86

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