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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.54, 351.88 and 166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.54, 351.88 and 166.19 is: 249.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.54 : 351.88 = 166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.54/351.88 = 166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.54x = 351.88 × 166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.54x = 58,479.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,479.40/234.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.34

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