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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.48, 349.43 and 166.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.48, 349.43 and 166.35 is: 248.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.48 : 349.43 = 166.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.48/349.43 = 166.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.48x = 349.43 × 166.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.48x = 58,128.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,128.51/233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.97

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