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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.86, 350.35 and 167.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.86, 350.35 and 167.84 is: 251.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.86 : 350.35 = 167.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.86/350.35 = 167.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.86x = 350.35 × 167.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.86x = 58,802.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,802.74/233.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.44

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