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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.48, 350.93 and 167.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.48, 350.93 and 167.35 is: 250.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.48 : 350.93 = 167.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.48/350.93 = 167.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.48x = 350.93 × 167.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.48x = 58,728.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,728.14/234.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.46

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