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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.50, 351.62 and 166.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.50, 351.62 and 166.15 is: 249.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.50 : 351.62 = 166.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.50/351.62 = 166.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.50x = 351.62 × 166.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.50x = 58,421.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,421.43/234.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.14

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